This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina and Western Carolina Chapters are encouraging North Carolinians to take charge of their brain health and learn how healthy habits and early detection can make a meaningful difference. In North Carolina, more than 210,500 people are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and […]
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May is here and it’s a great time to turn your passion into hope. This month, we’re inviting you to keep doing what you love — arts, hiking, pickleball, gardening, mahjong, exercise, spending time with friends — and raise $100 or more to support the Alzheimer’s Association. How it works: If you’re already registered for […]
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There are more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 210,500 in North Carolina. But thanks to growing momentum in Alzheimer’s research and treatments, we have more hope than ever before! Findings from the U.S. POINTER Study show that healthy lifestyle habits like physical activity, social connection and heart healthy behaviors can help support […]
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Mark April 12 – 18 on your calendar now — you won’t want to miss this opportunity to make a significant impact with just a few minutes each day! No matter where you live in North Carolina, Advocacy Engagement Week is your chance to raise awareness among federal and state legislators, ask for their support […]
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For many, getting involved with the Alzheimer’s Association begins with a desire to help others. For Lindsay Almeida, it began with the courage to face her own loss. When Lindsay’s father, Charlie, was diagnosed with younger‑onset Alzheimer’s at just 56, her family began an eight‑year journey shaped by heartbreak, uncertainty and resilience. At the time, […]
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February may be the shortest month of the year, but there’s plenty of time to make a big impact for Walk to End Alzheimer’s® 2026. Now’s the time to zip into action! Gear up for the year ahead with a NEW fundraising challenge, which runs February 1-28 for registrants at all North Carolina Walk locations. […]
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Let what you love become a source of hope for families facing Alzheimer’s. Do What You Love to End ALZ™ makes it easy to make a difference. Your passion can inspire others, honor those touched by Alzheimer’s, and bring hope to families across North Carolina. Whether you bake, paint, hike, exercise, or gather friends together, […]
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A new year brings new opportunities, and there’s no better way to start it than by doing what you love for those you love. Following the energy of our virtual Do What You Love to End ALZ™ (formerly The Longest Day) Kickoff Party, the Love Conquers ALZ Tour takes the celebration on the road for […]
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More than 210,000 North Carolinians live with Alzheimer’s disease, and 381,000 family members and friends provide care. To address this growing public health challenge, the Alzheimer’s Association is working with state lawmakers to advance policies that improve early detection, diagnosis, care planning and support for those affected by dementia. On January 6, we held a […]
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A new year brings new opportunities—and what better way to start 2026 than by doing what you love for those you love? We’re thrilled to kick off Do What You Love to End ALZ™ (formerly The Longest Day) with you! Whether you’ve participated in the past or are interested to learn more, we invite you […]
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