Alzheimer's Association®

Ilia Riviera began volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association after her mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia. As a community educator, she uses her first-hand experience to help families impacted by dementia get the resources and information they need. Ilia also raises funds and awareness to #ENDALZ by rallying her community to take action as a Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee member. Join Ilia in making a difference by volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association: alz.org/volunteer. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Happy International #DayoftheGirl to all the women and girls whose strength and determination are moving us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia! Your passion and commitment is an inspiration. 💜

Alzheimer’s ambassador and health services professional Hector Montesino has lost many family members to Alzheimer’s, including his beloved grandmother who was “vibrant, loving and a fantastic cook.” Many of Hector’s family members immigrated from the Dominican Republic where they had limited access to education, making navigating diagnosis and care a challenge. Hector hopes more Latinx community members join him in becoming a volunteer to increase representation in Alzheimer’s and dementia research and care and support outreach. Hector says he has “seen the disease ravage families and knows how much support is needed.” We are so grateful to Hector and all those taking action to strengthen the health of their communities and to fight Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Take Hector’s lead and volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association: alz.org/volunteer. #HispanicHeritageMonth #ENDALZ

Join us on Tuesday, October 15 at 1 p.m. CT for a special webinar to learn about the importance of Latino representation in dementia research and recruitment. 🔬 We’ll also discuss efforts to educate Hispanic and Latino communities about dementia. Register today at https://bit.ly/3MQzMxO. #HispanicHeritageMonth

For #WorldTeachersDay, we celebrate🎉 #TheLongestDay Alpha Delta Kappa 2024 Gold Global Team for raising over $324K, far surpassing their goal! Thank you, Alpha Delta Kappa, and to teachers everywhere who stand with us to #ENDALZ. 💜

Educating and helping others has been a lifelong passion for Evelin Miranda. After 25 years in the classroom, Evelin retired from her teaching position and stepped into a primary caregiver role for her husband. Today, she empowers her community by sharing her experience as a caregiver, fundraising to strengthen the fight to #ENDALZ and advocating for public policies that advance disease research and support those impacted. Join Evelin in taking action: alz.org/volunteer. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Join us for AAIC Neuroscience Next, Feb. 24-27! This hybrid, no-cost conference showcases the next generation of Alzheimer’s and dementia researchers and clinicians from across the globe. Participate virtually or in person at a hub hosting conference programming. You’ll learn from and network with other experts, students, postdoctoral researchers and early career research professionals. Be a part of what’s next in neuroscience by registering today: alz.org/NeuroscienceNext #AAICNeuro

BREAKING NEWS: The bipartisan NAPA Reauthorization Act and Alzheimer's Investment Act have been signed into law! 🎆 These critical bills will renew our nation's commitment to addressing Alzheimer's by supporting research and improving the delivery of clinical care and services for people impacted by the disease. Thank you, advocates, for making this milestone moment possible. You met with your members, sent emails, picked up the phone and grew support on social media and beyond. This victory is yours. #ENDALZ

Dr. Adrianna Nava is a registered nurse and immediate past president of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), the nation’s leading professional society for Latino nurses. Through her experience in these roles, she has seen the impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia on both patients and their entire support system. Dr. Nava understands the unique challenges Hispanic Americans face in accessing information on Alzheimer’s, getting connected with care and support resources and playing an active role in dementia research. Hispanics are 1.5 times more likely than Whites to have dementia, which is why Dr. Nava feels it is integral that NAHN and the Alzheimer’s Association work together towards closing this health equity gap. The Alzheimer’s Association partners with NAHN on community outreach and education initiatives that help increase awareness of Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the Hispanic community, provide care and support resources and encourage participation in research studies. Join us in thanking Dr. Nava and the members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses for their commitment to the fight to #ENDALZ, and learn more about our DEI national partnerships at bit.ly/4cZvHC4. 💜 #HispanicHeritageMonth

Edward Jones is truly invested in a future without Alzheimer’s. Since 2016, as a Diamond National Team for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, they have raised over $25 million through more than 25,000 Walk teams and 119,000 participants for the fight to #ENDALZ — and those numbers continue to climb! That brings their total contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association since 2016 to over $49 million toward a pledged goal of $50 million by 2025. Talk about strength in numbers 💪. Thank you, Edward Jones! #Walk2EndALZ