The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Each … More
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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
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2022: Day 3 Highlights
On Day Three of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), we heard from more researchers at institutions across Florida who … More
Emerald Coast Walk Chair Spotlight: Kristen Kennedy
By Maddison Rametta Kristen Kennedy is an Emmy award-winning meteorologist at News 13, WMBB in Panama City and a volunteer … More
Pinellas Walk Chair Spotlight: Todd Jones
Todd Jones is the Vice President of Ambulatory Experience and Laboratory Services with BayCare and a volunteer leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in Pinellas County, serving as Co-Chair of the Executive Committee for Walk.
Boca Raton Walk Chair Spotlight: Kara Cassidy
By Maddison Rametta Kara Cassidy is the owner of Florida Swim School and a volunteer leader for the Walk to … More
Florida A&M University Nursing Students Expand Their Knowledge With the ALZ STARS Program
By Maddison Rametta and Audrey Coachman Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia affects 1 in every 37 Floridians statewide. The Florida … More
Volunteer Highlight: Saul Simon
“The beauty of putting on this event was a buddy of mine looking at me and saying, ‘Thank you for doing this. I don’t know if you know this, but my mom suffered from this disease.’…I never would have known that his mom suffered as my dad suffered,” said Saul Simon about the Pickleball tournament he recently organized in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in Boca.
5 Ways to Promote Brain Health During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, we’re encouraging all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
What Peanut Butter Candy Taught Me About Alzheimer’s, Stroke, Dementia and Risk
By Stefanie Thompson Wardlow, senior program manager, Florida research champion, Alzheimer’s Association Not all strokes are noticeable. My grandmother had … More