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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

Alzheimer’s Wins in the 2022 Florida Legislative Session

By Jennifer Braisted, Director of Government Affairs, Florida On Monday, March 14, the white hankie dropped signaling the end of … More

Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, Florida, Florida Legislature, Funding, nonprofit, READY Act, research

Walking for Awareness

by Abby Lorden Kandice Robinson of Orange Park, Florida participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Jacksonville for her father. … More

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, nonprofit, Walk2EndAlz

Walking for Aida

As a child, nobody expects you to become a caretaker. Tampa Walk to End Alzheimer’s participant Adriana Garcia shares her personal Alzheimer’s story.

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

Florida teen: ‘Anyone can help’ family caregivers

With his mother now caring for his grandmother full-time, L.J. Ruth knows firsthand how challenging dementia caregiving can be. After recently holding a fundraiser and charity drive to support local family caregivers, he sat down with the Alzheimer’s Association to share his story.

Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, giving, nonprofit, support

Living With Alzheimer’s: Finding Acceptance and Hope

In November of 2020, Michele Hall was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Now, she’s sharing her story.

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, early-onset, Florida, nonprofit

Running for Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease has always played a huge part in Ryan Welch’s life. Now, through sharing his story and participating in The Longest Day, Ryan fights to end Alzheimer’s in honor of his grandfather.

Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, nonprofit, The Longest Day

Rolodex

I wonder what it’s like to have a lifetime of stories. And then what it’s like to not remember many of them on some days, any of them on others and, on a rare few, to remember each and every one in more vivid detail than the day they happened.

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, Jacksonville, nonprofit, Walk2EndAlz

Calendars for Caregivers

From caring for her parents and other family members for three decades to becoming a resource to support and guide caregivers through their journey, Julie wants to ensure caregivers know they are not alone.

Alzheimer's Association, awareness, caregivers, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, nonprofit, The Longest Day
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