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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

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, nonprofit, The Villages, Walk, walk to end alzheimer's, Walk2EndAlz

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.

Advocacy, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, public policy

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.

Alzheimer's, awareness, caregiving, dementia, Family Caregivers Month, Florida, support

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

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, caregiving, Florida, National Family Caregivers Month

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.

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, Florida, IRONMAN, MCI, The Longest Day

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

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, Walk2EndAlz

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

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, Walk2EndAlz

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, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, Walk2EndAlz

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

AAIC, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Association International Conference, awareness, dementia, Florida

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

AAIC, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Association International Conference, awareness, dementia, Florida

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