By Kiara Velez Music has a powerful and positive impact on people living with Alzheimer’s disease. For the Hicks family, … More
Category: Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Young Voices in the Fight to #ENDALZ
During National Volunteer Week (April 20-26), the Alzheimer’s Association is proud to highlight inspiring stories and contributions from young volunteers … More
Volunteer Spotlight: Reaching Families in the Florida Keys
By Angelina Gamba Kara Biery works in the small island community of Islamorada in the Florida Keys, a community with … More
Volunteer Spotlight: Sarasota Woman Brings Hope, Fun to Community Through Walk
By Angelina Gamba Jody Nolan’s father first began showing small signs of Alzheimer’s back in 2012, like forgetting to turn … More
Why I Walk
By Dick Helstein In thinking about this question, I discovered a number of reason why I walk that I’d like … More
Get to Know Pensacola Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chair Dr. Pashia Groom
1. How has Alzheimer’s impacted your life? Personally, my story is like so many others in that I have lost … More
Meet Melissa Denham: your 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Villages event chair
How has Alzheimer’s impacted your life? Growing up I stayed with my great-grandparents during the day while my parents worked. … More
How Florida Pace Programs Can Help People Living with Alzheimer’s Age at Home
Special Guest Blog by Cross Country Healthcare, Presenting Sponsor of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Boca If you are … More
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.
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 … More