Alzheimer's Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter

We’re proud to support the bipartisan #CreditForCaringAct. It will create a non-refundable federal tax credit of up to $5,000 per year for eligible caregivers to help address the financial strain of providing care. Tell Congress to support this bill: bit.ly/3CCMUFb

HAPPENING NOW: The Marshalls nationwide in-store fundraising program is going on now through Saturday, March 22 nationwide. Shoppers can donate to the Alzheimer’s Association at checkout. Every donation at checkout helps advance care, support and research. Let’s strengthen the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia! alz.org/marshalls #ENDALZ

Thanks to the dedicated scientists who are working to #ENDALZ, we’ve made more progress than ever before in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. On #CelebrateScientistsDay, join us in honoring their brilliant work! ??????

Association partner, McKee Homes, is hosting a 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s program in Clayton next week at their community, The Walk at East Village, in Clayton on March 19 from 1 - 2 p.m. Attendees will learn how to recognize common signs of the disease, how to approach someone about memory concerns, the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis, possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources. https://bit.ly/4hlWFG9

On #WorldSleepDay, commit to prioritizing quality sleep. A good night’s sleep does a brain and body good. ?? Get more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits.

The Alzheimer’s Association is partnering with Lee County Senior Services to host a free, educational series in Sanford on Wednesday's in March to help people better understand Alzheimer’s and other dementia, as well as offer tips on navigating the disease. All programs will be held at the Enrichment Center of Lee County from 10 - 11 a.m.

Bring your friends, family and colleagues together for a great cause through an activity of your choice for The Longest Day. Find an activity at alz.org/TLD. Together, the strength of our light ?? will outshine the darkness of Alzheimer’s! #ENDALZ

It's Week 2 of Walk Madness 2025! See who is in the Elite 8! This week's challenge focuses on leadership through investing in our mission. Lead the way by making a self-donation (in any amount) in your ALZ Fundraising app or Participant Center. If your Walk didn't win last week's challenge, don't worry - you are still in the game - you can still win a wild card! Keep dribbling! https://bit.ly/3QC8oWj

Now through Saturday, March 22, Marshalls shoppers can give to the Alzheimer’s Association at checkout. ??? Every donation helps advance the care, support and research efforts of the Association. Thank you, Marshalls and its customers, for making a difference for families impacted by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia! alz.org/marshalls #ENDALZ

The change to daylight saving time ? may be especially challenging for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Caregivers can help by following these tips.