Alzheimer's Association®

The bipartisan Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer’s Provider Training (AADAPT) Act has officially been introduced in both the House and the Senate! This bill empowers primary care providers to better diagnose Alzheimer’s and other dementia and deliver high-quality, person-centered care. Access to a timely and accurate diagnosis is more critical now than ever in this new era of Alzheimer’s treatment. Learn more and join us in growing support for this critical legislation: http://p2a.co/rn9Vm6r. #AADAPTAct

When Monica Grover's father was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), the diagnosis weighed heavily on her family and seeped into the cultural fabric of their lives as Indian Americans. They found themselves combating stigma and lack of understanding around dementia. As his disease progressed, Monica stepped into a new role as her father’s caregiver. She is among the 25% of dementia caregivers who identify as a sandwich generation caregiver–providing care for an elderly parent and at least one child. "Juggling the responsibilities of caring for my father and two children became an overwhelming challenge… Realizing the limitations of my caregiving abilities, I began to research alternate elder care options." Monica struggled to find affordable care options that suited her family’s budget and her father’s needs. “The lack of guidance left me feeling more isolated and confused than when I began this journey.” That’s when she turned to the Alzheimer’s Association. “The Alzheimer’s Association became my lifeline; it emerged as an indispensable source of support, connecting me to experienced counselors, research and education.” Equipped with the information and resources she needed, Monica was able to find the right long-term care solution for her father. By sharing her personal experience, Monica hopes to ignite conversations about dementia care issues, including cultural sensitivities, cost of care and care navigation. Thank you, Monica, for telling your story and empowering others along the way. #AAPIMonth

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, aunts, grandmothers and amazing women in our lives! As we celebrate them, we know that this day is hard for many. Our hearts are with everyone who has lost someone to this disease. 💜 We will continue working together to achieve our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. #ENDALZ

Five years ago, Summer Schwedes’ mom, Cathy, was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 47. Summer was only 13. Her mom lost the ability to work, drive, complete daily tasks, comprehend instructions, maintain conversation and now struggles to dress herself. “It's hard to explain the heartbreak of missing someone who is still with you daily.” Summer turned her grief into action by becoming a passionate supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, participating in both Walk to End Alzheimer’s and Ride to End ALZ. Showing up for the cause is a priority for her; this year Summer participated in Ride on the same day as her senior prom! “Although my mom ignited my passion to join the movement, my spark continues to burn through the urgent need to prevent future families from suffering from this horrific disease.” Summer believes we can all make a difference by telling our stories. “Sharing my story, showing both strength and vulnerability, I receive as much inspiration as I give.” This #MothersDay we share our appreciation for Summer and all those fighting to #ENDALZ in honor of their mothers.

Rob Johnson’s Grandma Betty had a television with a VCR attached to it and only two movies; one of them was “Happy Gilmore.” As a little boy, it was Rob’s favorite film to watch with his grandma. In 2017, Rob lost Grandma Betty to Alzheimer’s. To honor her and their shared love of “Happy Gilmore,” Rob started the Find Your Happy Place Golf Outing. The golf event raises funds and awareness to fight Alzheimer’s through #TheLongestDay. Just like Adam Sandler’s Happy, Rob plays golf for his grandma. Over the past five years, Rob has raised over $73,000 through the event. This year he is hoping to raise $30,000, his highest fundraising goal yet. Thank you, Rob, for turning your passion into purpose! #NationalGolfDay

Ahead of Mother's Day weekend, read how journalist and #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion Amara Walker honors her mother, who is living with Alzheimer's, by passing down stories to her children and fighting to end the disease: bit.ly/3QCJFS2. #AAPIMonth

This year's Inspire Napa Valley Spring Wine Weekend raised more than $1.2 million to support the work of the Alzheimer's Association, bringing the grand total raised by Inspire Napa Valley events to $7 million! Last weekend's three-day event brought wine enthusiasts and industry leaders together to support the fight to #ENDALZ. Cheers to everyone who made the event a success. 🍷💜 And a special thank you to Inspire Napa Valley Founder Kerrin Laz for her unwavering dedication to the cause in honor of her mother. #InspireNapaValley

Inspired by her own family’s journey, Dr. Kawk provides hope and strength to individuals in her community by volunteering with and fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association. #AAPIMonth

In honor of #NursesWeek, we're recognizing our national partners Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC), Black Nurses Rock, PNAA, National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) & American Association for Men in Nursing for strengthening our communities and advancing health equity. Because of their partnerships, we're able to better reach those impacted by Alzheimer's and other dementia in underserved and underrepresented communities. Thank you, nursing partners, for helping to educate, support and engage families facing this disease. #ENDALZ Pictured below (L to R): Blake K. Smith MSN,RN of Nurses on Boards Coalition; Dr. Bruce Walker of Black Nurses Rock Foundation, Sasha Alexis Rarang, PhD, MSNEd, CCM, APRN, PMHNP, RN of Philippine Nurses Association of America, Crystal Loucel of National Association of Hispanic Nurses, and Dr. Jason Mott of American Association for Men in Nursing.

Yesterday’s #Ride2EndALZ Nation’s Capital participants pedaled 🚲 their way to a fundraising milestone of $492K (and counting), all to support cutting-edge research in the fight to end Alzheimer's! Thank you, cyclists and volunteers, for your heart, hard work and dedication. 💜 #ENDALZ