Bigger, Better: Organizers Ready Annual Alzheimer’s Fundraiser
BY MAGGIE BEAMGUARD Insider Editor As the days lengthen, one of the biggest community-wide events in Seven Lakes approaches. The Longest Day, an annual, national…
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Moore County Raises $28,000
Contributed. ABERDEEN, N.C. – Sept. 28, 2021 – More than 180 people joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Moore County in the fight to end…
Moore County Residents Set to Raise Awareness and Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research
CONTRIBUTED. 2021 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s ABERDEEN, N.C. – July 27, 2021 – On September 25, 2021, Moore County residents will join the…
Statewide Alzheimer’s Caregiver Symposium
The Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter and the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter are hosting the Confident Caregiver Symposium, a four-part virtual education series in April. More than…
New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Findings from two national surveys appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveal that discrimination is a barrier to Alzheimer’s and dementia…
Calling All North Carolina Residents to Join NC Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day on March 11
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Feb. 8, 2021 – The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter and Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter are calling on North Carolinians to turn the state purple…
Alzheimer’s Association to Host Statewide Dementia Workshop Series in Feb.
The Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter and the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter are hosting a three-part virtual education series in February. In the early stage of Alzheimer’s…
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION DECEMBER VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
While the on-going coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, it continues to create additional challenges…
Navigating Alzheimer’s and COVID-19 This Holiday Season
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Western Carolina Chapter and Eastern North Carolina Chapter are marking these events by sharing tips…
Lend a Hand to Alzheimer’s Families During Family Caregivers Month
COVID-19 Caregiver Check-in Headlining National Family Caregivers Month This Year November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Western Carolina…
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S IN MOORE COUNTY RAISES $28,000 TO FIGHT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
The following is a link to photos of this year’s participants. Hundreds ofarea residentsparticipated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Moore County. Due to the COVID-19…
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION ADDS NEW TOPICS TO OCTOBER VIRTUAL PROGRAM LINEUP
Special October topics include Living with Alzheimer’s – For Late-Stage Caregivers and Dementia and the LGBT Experience While the on-going coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still threatens…
HUNDREDS WILL WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S ACROSS MOORE COUNTY ON SEPTEMBER 26
Moore County Residents Set to Walk as Individuals, Families and Small Teams to Raise Awareness and Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research WHAT: …
Alzheimer’s Association Invites Moore County Residents to Join 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 26
The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is inviting Moore County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to…
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION ADDS NEW TOPICS TO VIRTUAL PROGRAM LINEUP
While the on-going coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, it continues to create additional challenges…
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION ADDS NEW TOPICS TO VIRTUAL PROGRAM LINEUP
Special August topics include healthy living during a pandemic and early-stage caregiver series While the on-going coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still threatens the health of millions…
September Alzheimer’s Walk
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Moore County which attracts thousands…
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TO HOST STATEWIDE DEMENTIA EDUCATION CONFERENCE – SEPT. 2
North Carolina’s largest Alzheimer’s educational conference has gone virtual Below are headshots of Dr. Heather Snyder & Dave Sanderson, keynote presenters at the Dementia Education Conference…
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL SERVICES AS PANDEMIC PERSISTS
Special July topics include Effective Communication and Dementia-Related Behavior CHARLOTTE, N.C. – June 23, 2020 – While the on-going coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still threatens the health…
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OFFERS FREE VIRTUAL EDUCATION CLASSES FOR ALL NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – April 27, 2020 – While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents…
Alzheimer’s Association to Host NC Advocacy Virtual Town Halls in May
The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter and Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter are partnering with a slate of North Carolina public officials, to host its first-ever NC Advocacy…
Virtual Dimentia-Related Education Program – Wednesday, April 22
The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter will be hosting a virtual dementia-related education program on Wednesday, April 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Alzheimer’s: What Family Caregivers Need to Know
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – March 24, 2020 – While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents…
9 Out Of 10 Physicians Expect To See An Increase In Dimentia
The following is a link to report infographics and fact sheets. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A new survey of primary care physicians appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease…
Go Purple and Get Talking for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is encouraging people to wear purple to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and honor those…
Alzheimer’s Association to Host Legal and Financial Workshop in Richmond County on April 11
HAMLET, N.C. – The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter, in collaboration with the Richmond County Dementia Friendly Initiative partners, is hosting an Alzheimer’s educational program called “Legal and…
Alzheimer’s Association to Host Signature Events Expo in Greensboro on April 13
The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter will be hosting an expo for the public to learn more about its two signature fundraising events to support the…