Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter

Sign up to join us for our 10th Annual Bean Bagz for Brainz tournament at Fat Pants Brewing Co. in Eden Prairie on Sunday, March 16! ✨💜 Enter a team of two and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gf2-KdEY. The tournament starts at 11 a.m. and includes prizes for the top three teams. The better you play, the longer you stay. Or you can just drop by to watch the competition and participate in our raffle. Our Alzheimer's Association Young Champions - Twin Cities volunteer group leads this fun event, with proceeds going to advance research, and our classes, support groups and resources for people impacted by dementia.

On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we recognize our #ENDALZ Athletes who are champions in their sport and in the fight to end Alzheimer’s! Pictured here: Laurie Hernandez, Candace Parker and Mariah Bell #NGWSD

Did you know that Black Americans are twice as likely than White Americans to experience Alzheimer’s or other dementia? Join us at Fellowship Minneapolis Church on Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more. We will discuss the latest updates in dementia research, hold a panel discussion, share resources and how you can get involved to address these disparities. There is no cost to attend and a light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP in advance at https://lnkd.in/g7b6-BPS. #BlackHistoryMonth

You can make a difference by advocating for Minnesotans impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias! Attend our next Advocacy 101 virtual training session on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. CT to learn more about the Minnesota legislative process and the policy priorities we're working on. This is a great way to prepare for our Minnesota Alzheimer's & Dementia Day at the Capitol on March 11 in St. Paul. There is no cost to join, just register in advance to receive the event link: https://ow.ly/N6gG50USGeg.

Do you work in the financial sector? Join us on Feb. 19, 2025 in Minneapolis to learn how you and your company can get involved with our 2025 Purple Gala to support critical dementia programs and research to #ENDALZ!

After losing her mom to Alzheimer's just over a year ago, Michelle Farnsworth of Bismarck is sharing her story to #ENDALZ, asking everyone to support our MN-ND Chapter for Giving Hearts Day. 💜❤️ You can help us provide dementia resources to families, like Michelle's, by giving any amount now through Feb. 13, 2025 at https://lnkd.in/gfryn7B. Our MN-ND Chapter is a trusted resource for thousands of North Dakota and Minnesota families who are facing Alzheimer's and other dementias. As a nonprofit, we rely on donations to support our education classes, support groups, 24/7 Helpline, advocacy, care consultations, and to advance critical research. #GivingHeartsDay

Thanks to Inside Senior Living and PBS North for including us at their National Premiere Party last night! I attended with my colleagues Jenna Fink and Karen Soares from the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter. Our speakers are featured in the fourth episode. Kudos to Melissa Hannah Fritz for creating this thoughtful series highlighting the stories of Minnesota families and individuals as they connect to resources, manage transitions and age in place.

We're incredibly grateful for our ongoing partnership with RBC Wealth Management as a Purple Gala sponsor and supporter of our MN-ND Chapter. They are committed to providing dementia resources and financial guidance to their employees, clients and the community. Tara Ambrose and Wally Chapman from RBC are interviewed in this video, and are members of our Purple Gala volunteer committee. Thank you for your strong support to #ENDALZ! 💜 #ALZpurplegala

We hope that the year ahead brings joy, luck and happiness to you and your family. If you need us, our 24/7 Helpline, 800-272-3900, is available, including our interpreter service in more than 200 languages. #ENDALZ #YearOfTheSnake 🐍 🎇

Thanks to Michelle Farnsworth in Bismarck for sharing her mother's story on KFYR-TV. “She was the most giving human being that I’ve ever known. And I was just blessed that she was my mother,” said Farnsworth. Her mom, Donna Hardt, was a news photographer who passed away with Alzheimer's just over a year ago. Watch the full news story at https://lnkd.in/g359_zqj.