In the midst of this holiday season and the end of the year in sight, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you – our supporters, volunteers, researchers and partners. The year has brought even more hope and progress in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and other dementia and we owe that […]
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When Dr. Veronica Williams reflects on her earliest childhood memories, they are filled with the warmth and wisdom of her maternal grandmother, Rebecca. Growing up in Georgia, Veronica spent countless days at her grandmother’s side, soaking in lessons about farm life, southern traditions, and unconditional love. “As the oldest in my family, I got to […]
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By Sarah Osment Alzheimer’s is not a stranger in my household. Growing up, I remember 15-minute car rides with my Nanny, Lillian Lacy, where she would comment, “The corn sure is getting high,” no less than 15 times. (My parents live near Mennonite farms.) I remember the emotions of moving my grandparents to a home […]
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Latest research findings continue to offer hope in the understanding, risk, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. New research results reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2025 (AAIC®) in Toronto last week advanced scientific understanding of risk, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. North Carolina was well represented at […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest funder of dementia research, and we are seeing tremendous progress in better understanding and helping to treat the disease thanks to this research. North Carolina is home to some of this valuable research happening, including one recent research grant awarded to Nicole Scott-Hewitt, PhD, assistant professor of cell biology […]
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Imagine a future where Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented or slowed down by simply improving cardiovascular health. This is the groundbreaking potential of a study being conducted in North Carolina. The Alzheimer’s Association has awarded almost $200,000 to a research team at Wake Forest University School of Medicine that is studying how genetic risk factors […]
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On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina — including our dedicated volunteers, staff, and the entire Alzheimer’s community in our wonderful state — we send you our heartfelt holiday greetings. Your unwavering support has been invaluable as we strive to lead the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementias. Together, we are accelerating […]
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– Largest single year investment in research since the organization’s founding –– In North Carolina, six grants have been awarded to advance research efforts – The Alzheimer’s Association today announces a landmark $100 million investment into research initiatives in 2023. This unparalleled commitment stands as the largest single-year investment since the organization’s founding in […]
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You’re invited – Latest on Alzheimer’s Research: A Discussion with Dr. Heather Snyder Members of our community are critical to our success in achieving our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Because of this role you each play, we invite all to a special research event. At any given moment… Research is happening. Right now, […]
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As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, the Association is committed to accelerating the global progress of new treatments, preventions and, ultimately, a cure. The Alzheimer’s Association funds independent researchers worldwide through our International Research Grant Program. Currently, the Association is investing over $208 million in 590 active best-of-field projects in 31 countries. Our grants […]
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