The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. Visit www.alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
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Chicago, Illinois 60601, US
Over 400 #Ride2EndALZ South Carolina cyclists 🚴♂️ embarked on a three-day journey covering 257 miles to help in the fight to #ENDALZ. They have raised an impressive $1.1M (and counting!) for Alzheimer’s care, support and research! Thank you, cyclists and volunteers, for your heart 💜, hard work and dedication.
We’re celebrating one year of progress from the newest edition of the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map 🗺️. By implementing the 24 actions from the #HBIRoadMap, state and local health departments are reducing the risk of cognitive decline across their communities, supporting caregivers and promoting better brain health for all. ✅ Community partnerships ✅ Health equity integration ✅ New evaluation tool Visit alz.org/HBIRoadMap for valuable resources that support #PublicHealth efforts.
We sat down with "Late Bloomers" writer Anna Greenfield, director Lisa Steen and star Karen Gillan to discuss the film and its themes of caregiving, humor and connections between those impacted by dementia. #ENDALZ
#PublicHealth officials: Apply to join us and our partners, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and NACCHO, for the Risk Reduction Learning Collaborative—a learning and networking opportunity to improve brain health in your community. Be one of the 70 local health departments participating in the nationwide sessions from September 2024 to July 2025. You will leave having: 🧠 Increased knowledge of public health initiatives that can promote dementia risk reduction 📝 Tools to plan and host a community meeting to produce an action plan to reduce dementia risk. Find your location and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eTPwbNNk.
Join us at AAIC For All in Philadelphia, USA, and online on Aug. 1! With one track for community members and another for clinicians and health care providers, this Philadelphia-local extension of the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) will equip you with the latest updates in dementia science. Register: alz.org/aaic-for-all.
The Alzheimer's/Dementia Rotary Action Group puts service above self as proven by the almost $1.4 million (and counting) 🎉 they have raised since becoming a #Walk2EndAlz Gold National team! We are so grateful for their continued support. 💜 #ENDALZ
Breaking News: The FDA has granted approval of Kisunla (donanemab) for the treatment of people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. We celebrate Kisunla’s approval as more options mean greater opportunity for more time. This is the third approval of an Alzheimer’s treatment that changes the underlying course of the disease. bit.ly/3XIyyvf
The past three weekends have seen packed houses for Unforgettable and this past weekend in St. Louis was no exception! Over 450 individuals joined us to experience the stage play that showcases the effects of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. A special thank you to the Greater Missouri ALZ Health Equity Coalition for helping us make the weekend a success! #ENDALZ
Congratulations 🎉 to the Senior Star #Walk2EndALZ Platinum National team for surpassing your 2023 fundraising goal! They raised over $555K to help #ENDALZ. We can’t wait to see what they will achieve this year.