Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter

Our next Coffee Connections at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 15 will feature Greater Missouri Research Champion and Community Program Director Jeremy Koerber. Koerber will cover the landscape of Alzheimer's and dementia science along with the latest advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions. Register now at https://lnkd.in/ge7iZEFF

Now is the time to get out, get moving and join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Start or join a #Walk2EndAlz team at act.alz.org/GreaterMo #ENDALZ

AgeSmart in Swansea will host our Living with Memory Loss series on select Thursdays in April. This 3-part program for people with early stage memory loss and their caregivers provides an opportunity to hear from others who have faced the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia. The class provides basic disease education and covers safety issues, coping strategies, legal/financial planning and community resources. For more information, contact Jessica Green (601-941-0062/[email protected]) or Nancy Berry (618-973-8933/[email protected]) for pre-screening and registration.

Join the Greater Missouri chapter and the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department for the Jog Your Memory 5k happening Saturday, March 29 at McLane Park in Poplar Bluff. Cost is $30 with prizes for the top ten male and female finishers. Register before 3/21 to earn a t-shirt: PBparks.recdesk.com

Thank you to reporter Sylvester Brown Jr. for his front-page story in this week's St. Louis American on the importance of health equity in Alzheimer's prevention and treatment. Read his story to learn more about why representation matters when it comes to dementia research. https://lnkd.in/gQ2iUQZJ

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jamie Schenck from Development Coordinator to Walk Manager for Mid Missouri! Jamie joined our staff in January and has already made a huge impact. She starts her new role this week and looks forward to meeting everyone in Phelps County, Jefferson County, and the Washington area.

The Missouri Capitol dome glows purple in honor of those who have fought and those who continue to fight against this devastating disease. #ENDALZ

Alzheimer’s isn’t a red or blue issue — it is purple. Which is what color the dome at the Missouri Capitol will be lit tonight for Missouri Alzheimer's Awareness Day. Want to help us continue the momentum after today? Help us ensure the voices of people living with dementia and their caregivers are heard. Now is the moment to do more, not less, in the fight against Alzheimer’s. https://lnkd.in/gqzqyExT

KY3 in Springfield previewed a "10 Warning Signs" program happening this morning at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library. It's just one of multiple education programs taking place across the state today as part of Missouri Alzheimer's Awareness Day. https://lnkd.in/g_nHqGsC

The Missouri Legislature has designated the second Tuesday in March (TODAY!) as Missouri Alzheimer's Awareness Day, and we are grateful for the opportunity to bring more attention to this devastating disease that impacts so many Missourians and their loved ones. STATE OF MISSOURI Proclamation BY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder which tragically robs individuals of their memories and leads to progressive mental and physical impairments; and WHEREAS, there are no known treatments to prevent, cure, or even delay the onset or slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease; and WHEREAS, in the United States, approximately 7 million people aged 65 and over live with Alzheimer's disease; and WHEREAS, according to the Alzheimer's Association, in Missouri, about 130,000 people aged 65 and older have Alzheimer's, and Alzheimer's is the seventh leading cause of overall death in the United States; and WHEREAS, researchers are working hard to seek a cause and cure in recognition of the individuals, families, friends and caregivers who experience and help with Alzheimer's disease; and WHEREAS, the State of Missouri recognizes the efforts of the Alzheimer's Association to raise funds and promote awareness to fight Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, thereby improving the quality of human life for those living with Alzheimer's disease as well as their caregivers; and WHEREAS, the State of Missouri recognizes the efforts of the Alzheimer's Association to raise funds and promote awareness to fight Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, thereby improving the quality of human life for those living with Alzheimer's disease as well as their caregivers. NOW, THEREFORE, I, MIKE KEHOE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, do hereby proclaim March 11, 2025, to be ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY in Missouri.