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Celebrating Hispanics/Latinos Who Are Fighting to #ENDALZ
By Dawn Wade During Hispanic Heritage Month, we are recognizing standout individuals making an impact in their communities. We are grateful for their important work to move us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Lourdes Alonso What made you decide to volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association? Both my parents suffered and […]
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You’re Not Alone in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
During more than 50 years of marriage, a couple definitely gets to know each other. So it was with Peter and Judy Laz of Redington Shores. When Peter began to notice gradual changes in his wife, he knew they needed help. After having her evaluated, he realized his greatest fear – his wife had Alzheimer’s disease. Peter tells their story.
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Tallahassee Walk Chair Spotlight: Twyla Sketchley
By Maddison Rametta Twyla Sketchley is serving as Event Day Chair for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Tallahassee. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities […]
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Tallahassee Walk Chair Spotlight: Kristal Cooley
By Maddison Rametta Kristal Cooley is serving as Community Engagement Chair for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Tallahassee. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities […]
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Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia What Are the Differences?
Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but they are different things. While dementia is a general term for a syndrome, Alzheimer’s is a specific brain disease.
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Orlando Walk Chair Spotlight: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings is serving as Co-Chair on the Executive Leadership Team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greater Orlando.
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Palm Beach Walk Chair Highlight: Cris Martinez
By Maddison Rametta Cris Martinez is an award winning certified broadcast meteorologist at WPBF 25 News, serving on the Executive Leadership Team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Palm Beach and the Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter board. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the […]
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s: 3 Reasons to Join a Walk Near You
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings together Floridians from across the state for a single cause: to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. From late September through early December, Walk events take place in communities from Miami to Pensacola and everywhere in between. But why should you join? Find strength in others. Each […]
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s: 3 Reasons to Join a Walk Near You
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings together Floridians from across the state for a single cause: to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. From late September through early December, Walk events take place in communities from Miami to Pensacola and everywhere in between. But why should you join? Find strength in others. Each […]
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s: 3 Reasons to Join a Walk Near You
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings together Floridians from across the state for a single cause: to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. From late September through early December, Walk events take place in communities from Miami to Pensacola and everywhere in between. But why should you join? Find strength in others. Each […]