Dementia Alliance of North Carolina

End of week update! These past few weeks have been nothing short of amazing! You all have showed up in big ways for our older adult community in Western NC. Over 55,000 older adult products have been collected and distributed! This was thanks to so many volunteers, partners, supporters and businesses pitching in to help. Dementia Alliance’s tag line is a State of Caring and we all have out that into action this week! Our state CARES! #wncstrong

Over 21,000 older adult products have been donated so far for Western NC! We are blown away and so grateful for your support! This includes 14,000 incontinence briefs and pads, 4,400 nutritional drinks (boost, ensure and others), bad pads, wipes, sanitizer, gloves and more. Thank you to AARP NC volunteers today! We couldn't have done it without you! Current needs: Volunteers this week to help us process at our office. (any time between 9 am - 4:30 pm). You must be able to lift 20lbs and be okay with physical work. Trucks to help us take loads either to our partners in WNC directly or to the Diaper Bank in Hillsboro.

WOW! You all are amazing! You have stepped up in so many ways! The past 24 hours we have connected partners to the @nc_diaperbank, filled a truck, and had so many volunteers help! Tomorrow this truck will be delivered to the Diaper Bank to be sent to Western NC! So far YOU all have contributed: 6600 Older Adult products including over 4,300 pads and briefs and 1500 nutritional supplement drinks!

A 2:30PM update on our WNC Older Adult Supply Drive: Our extended DANC family is THE BEST! We have been busy all day accepting packages and sorting supplies. Every time delivery comes in we cheer. We will be taking these to the DIAPER BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA and High Country Area Agency on Aging! We would also like to send a BIG thank you to Seni for donating 200 cases of adult incontinent supplies through the Diaper Bank of North Carolina! Four pallets of supplies are coming from their headquarters in Atlanta! This was directly because our community heard the call and shared with their networks! https://lnkd.in/ds2JvD25

Dear Friends, As we begin to comprehend the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which so deeply affected our neighbors in Western North Carolina, my heart aches for the families, caregivers, and people living with dementia now facing overwhelming challenges. The storm may have passed, but the road to recovery is long—and for many, the needs are just beginning to surface. At Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, we know that caregivers, especially those caring for older adults with dementia, are often the ones left to shoulder the heaviest burdens. In the aftermath of this disaster, they are now struggling to secure even the most basic necessities while also trying to support and protect the ones they love. This is where we can come together. We’re launching a supply drive from now through October 11 to collect essential items for older adults, people living with dementia and their caregivers in the hardest-hit communities. Donations will go directly to the Diaper Bank of NC , Western NC Area Agencies on Aging and other local trusted partners who are working to get supplies into the hands of those who need them most. I’ll be sharing updates as we continue to learn more, but for now, I hope you’ll consider supporting this drive or contributing directly to one of these trusted organizations in the relief effort. Thank you for your compassion, your generosity, and your unwavering commitment to supporting our community in moments like this. Together, we can make sure no one feels alone in the aftermath of this storm. To support the supply drive you may order directly from this amazon list (https://lnkd.in/d6Bauuy5...) or drop items off at our office from now until October 11 ( Monday-Friday) from 9:30 – 4:30. We are located at 9131 Anson Way, Suite 206 Raleigh, NC 27615.

*THANK YOU* Wow! We are absolutely blown away by the incredible generosity and support at our *A Night to Remember Gala* presented by our friends at Constellation Quality Health. Thanks to YOU, we raised **$113,000** to help further our mission of improving the lives of North Carolinians impacted by dementia and empowering their caregivers through support, education, and research. From heartfelt stories to inspiring speeches, the night was filled with hope and love. A special thank you to Cris Charbonneau for sharing her personal caregiving story. Her words reminded us of the impact Dementia Alliance has on caregivers across the state. Together, we are creating a future where no caregiver feels isolated, and every person living with dementia receives the care and resources they deserve. Thank you for believing in our mission, for celebrating with us, and for standing with us to support families living with dementia. #DementiaAllianceNC #NightToRemember #TogetherForACause #HopeForDementia

What an incredible night. We raised more than $100k for the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina. Proud to be a board member of this tremendous organization. Caregiving is a heavy load, but thanks to the Dementia Alliance, we don’t have to carry it alone. 💜

Earlier this week Boad Member Cris Charbonneau Attended an event with AARP and Duke Health about a Moonshot for Caregiving! She shares her impressions below! What’s your moonshot for caregiving for people with dementia?

Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Join our partners at  AARP NC for a free 6-week virtual workshop to help you manage stress and improve your well-being. 🗓️ Dates: Thursdays, October 3 - November 7, 2024 ⏰ Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm Topics include:Self-Care, Reducing Stress, Effective Communication, Handling Emotions, Making Caregiving Decisions 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/dkpAYxqR #Caregivers #VirtualWorkshop #SelfCare #AARPNC #CaregiverSupport

Friday we welcomed this year’s cohort of Dementia Alliance of NC Ambassadors! Dementia Alliance Ambassadors are a dedicated group of volunteer leaders and dementia advocates who engage and activate awareness about Dementia Alliance of North Carolina programs, services and events. They are equipped with knowledge and tools to implement dementia awareness activities within their local communities and serve as a resource for families living with dementia.