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Alzheimer’s Association Launches Free Mobile App to Support Newly Diagnosed Individuals and Care Partners
ByKara Harrington, Alzheimer’s Association – North Carolina June 18, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2025 — The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is encouraging individuals and families affected by dementia in North Carolina to download its new My Alz Journey app. The free app is aimed at helping newly diagnosed, early-stage individuals and their care partners navigate their journey with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. “An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis…

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Five Reasons Alzheimer’s Caregiving is Challenging
ByAlzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter November 26, 2024

November is National Family Caregivers Month. There are more than 11 million family caregivers in the U.S., and nearly half of these caregivers help someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Here in North Carolina, there are 373,000 caregivers who provide 723 million hours of unpaid care valued at $10.9 billion. Caregivers for Alzheimer’s and…

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8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver
ByAlzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter November 16, 2024

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month. To mark these events, the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter is encouraging people to lend a helping hand to more than 373,000 North Carolina family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers. “The demands of being an Alzheimer’s caregiver are all-encompassing and increase over…

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Alzheimer’s Association Answers Common Caregiver Questions
ByMark Tenney November 13, 2024

November is National Family Caregivers Month. There are more than 11 million family caregivers in the U.S., and nearly half of these caregivers provide help to someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Here in North Carolina, there are 373,000 caregivers who provide 723 million hours of unpaid care valued at $10.9 billion. Why is…

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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
ByAlzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter June 6, 2024

This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina is encouraging all Americans to take charge of their brain health. Today, there are nearly 7 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, including more than 210,000 in North Carolina. The lifetime risk for…

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10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain
ByAlzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter June 6, 2024

In recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina educating all about the benefits of brain health. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, we know more than ever about brain health, risk reduction and ways to live well with the disease. Today, there are nearly 7…

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