This month, get involved with the Alzheimer’s Association and The Longest Day with these events in Central and North Florida.
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The Longest Day Events: Southeast Florida Chapter
This month, get involved with the Alzheimer’s Association and The Longest Day with these events in Southeast Florida.
The Longest Day Events: Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
This month, get involved with the Alzheimer’s Association and The Longest Day with these events around the Gulf Coast.
Palm Beach County Residents Raise More Than $19,000 for Alzheimer’s Care and Support
Nearly 15% of adults age 65 and over in Palm Beach County are living with Alzheimer’s. Hunter’s Run Country Club held Step Up to Wellness to raise awareness and funds for local care and support programs through the Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter. The event raised more than $19,000 that will allow the local chapterContinue reading “Palm Beach County Residents Raise More Than $19,000 for Alzheimer’s Care and Support”
Art4ALZ: Fluid Art Paint Pouring Coming to Southwest Florida
by Tammy DeCaro Special paint pouring workshops are coming to multiple locations throughout SW Florida in March, April and May to support those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Barrington Terrace, an assisted living and memory care residence in Naples, is hosting the events with all proceeds supporting the Art4Alz team fundraising campaign for TheContinue reading “Art4ALZ: Fluid Art Paint Pouring Coming to Southwest Florida”
Music Makes the Heart Sing
By Tanya Miller, Co-Chair of the 2021 Boca Raton Walk To End Alzheimer’s Updated Dec. 28, 2021 What happens when you hear a familiar tune? Oftentimes a song can spark a memory and evoke a range of emotions taking you back to a familiar time and place. Music has the power to encourage foot tapping,Continue reading “Music Makes the Heart Sing “
Running for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease has always played a huge part in Ryan Welch’s life. Now, through sharing his story and participating in The Longest Day, Ryan fights to end Alzheimer’s in honor of his grandfather.
In the Spirit of Corn Pie
To us, she was “Corn Pie” or “Ma Flook” – one of the best in our eyes. She was a fierce and loving daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother and grandmother. This is her dementia story.
Former Caregiver Fundraises to #ENDALZ in Mother’s Memory
Gloria Romero Roses, a resident of Miami-Dade County, is on a mission to raise funds to support research for a cure for Alzheimer’s, as well as assistance to those living with the disease and other forms of dementia.
Calendars for Caregivers
From caring for her parents and other family members for three decades to becoming a resource to support and guide caregivers through their journey, Julie wants to ensure caregivers know they are not alone.
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