How has Alzheimer’s impacted your life? Growing up I stayed with my great-grandparents during the day while my parents worked. … More
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New Year, New Commitment to Fight Alzheimer’s
Florida is committed to ensuring our state is dementia capable and doing all we can to provide support to those living with the disease and their care partners. We will be kicking off our advocacy efforts Feb. 7-8 for our annual Alzheimer’s Rally in Tally.
Family Caregiver Month: How One Couple’s Retirement Plan Changed
After Benny Luntsford received an early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, he and his wife Becky had to pivot from their retirement plan while learning to embrace living in the moment.
Family Caregiver Month: How One Orlando Teen Creates Space for Others Facing Alzheimer’s
For many teenagers, their days consist of going to school, playing sports and hanging out with their friends. For Sarah … More
From Diagnosis to Ironman: a Central Florida Man’s Journey
Dan Jaworski, an international investment manager from Orlando, traveled to Thailand in 2019. What he thought was a typical family vacation would change his life forever.
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
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 … More
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 … More
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022: Day Five Highlights
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Each … More
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022: Day Four Highlights
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Each … More