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’s Public Health Approach to Alzheimer’s

By Jennifer Braisted, Director of Government Affairs, Alzheimer’s Association Florida Why Alzheimer’s is a Public Health Issue When you think … 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.