Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter

Happening Now: Delaware Alzheimer's State Advocacy Day which serves as a platform for individuals, caregivers and advocates to voice their concerns, share personal stories, and call for action to address the challenges faced by all those affected. This day empowers advocates to meet with their legislators to discuss the importance of public health funding for a proposed Alzheimer's disease awareness campaign and the need for private insurance and Medicaid coverage of biomarkers -- vital steps as we seek to live one day in a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. We were also honored to remember the contributions of long-time advocate, Carol Reilly, with members of her beloved family. We thank all legislators who took time to meet with, and listen to, the voices of our passionate advocates who represent all Delawareans, including but not limited to our Alzheimer's Champions, Senator Spiros Mantzavinos and Representative Kendra Johnson as well as Governor Matthew Meyer and Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay. #ENDALZ

?? Leadership Announcement: Bob Ouellette Joins 2025 Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's Executive Team ?? We're proud to announce Bob Ouellette, President and Owner of BrightStar Care of Greater Chester County, has joined the 2025 Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's volunteer team as Executive Event Chair. Bob brings an exceptional background of strategic leadership spanning healthcare and manufacturing sectors. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to community impact, serving in key leadership roles and board positions.?Bob is passionate about leveraging his business expertise to enhance care and support, with a focus on making aging in place a reality for as many individuals as possible. As Executive Event Chair, Bob will lead and collaborate with other executive leaders from across the Philadelphia region to drive corporate engagement and support for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Philadelphia -- the nation's #2 Walk! Join us in welcoming Bob Ouellette to our 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's Executive Leadership Team. To learn more about our mission and how you can support the Walk to End Alzheimer's, visit act.alz.org/philadelphia or email Chase Trimmer at [email protected].

Join us and our national partner AME Church on Sunday, March 16 at 34 p.m. for the 5th Annual AME Church Connectional Purple Sunday. During this free virtual program, you will learn about: ?? Our efforts to advance health equity through community-based research ?? Volunteer training opportunities and resources ?? How you can help educate your community about Alzheimer’s and dementia Register today at https://bit.ly/3Xl0DHT. #AMEPurpleSunday

The fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia is one that so many women have given their voices, time and dedication to. During #InternationalWomensDay, we honor and thank the women who have been a part of the #ENDALZ story.

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.

This week we honored Michael Williams, long-time volunteer and former caregiver for his mother, for more than 12 years of volunteer support for the Delaware Valley Chapter. During his time, Michael helped launch a support group specifically for men caring for their spouses -- a group which continues?to meet regularly -- and he has served in various roles including Community Educator, Community Representative, and Faith Outreach Representative, among many others. Please join us in celebrating the local impact made by Michael, and we look forward to seeing the broader impacts he'll help shape in working with our National Care & Support team. Shown, left to right: Kristina Fransel, Sharon Jarnette, Michael Williams, Mary Beth Lewis.

Now is the moment to DO MORE, not less, in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Urge your members of Congress to reaffirm their commitment to the Alzheimer’s community. Take action & help ensure the voices of those impacted by dementia are heard: https://bit.ly/alzaction

During #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re honoring some of the incredible women who have put their voices and hearts behind the fight to end Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Pauline Phillips, the women who you may know as Dear Abby, was never afraid to bring tough topics into public discussion. Alzheimer's disease was no exception. She gave a voice to those living with Alzheimer’s in the early days of the Association, and remained a strong advocate throughout her life. In 1980, long before her own diagnosis with this devastating disease, she brought dementia into the spotlight when she published a letter from a woman who had recently learned her 60-year-old husband had Alzheimer's. Dear Abby's reply began with her most important message: You are not alone. She directed the woman, “Desperate in New York,” to the newly formed Alzheimer’s Association. Within two weeks, the association was inundated with more than 22,000 pieces of mail requesting information. Dear Abby put Alzheimer’s disease in the public spotlight, and reassured everyone living with the disease, and those they loved, that they were not alone. In honor of Dear Abby and all of those who her legacy has helped, we continue to fight. #ENDALZ

Knowledge is power! Check out a sampling of our March education program offerings. Programs are held throughout the region with in-person and virtual options available. For a full listing and to register, visit alz.org/crf or call 800.272.3900. #ENDALZ

Love shopping at Marshalls? ?? Then you’ll love this! Marshalls is teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association for the 13th year in a row to raise funds and awareness for the fight to #ENDALZ. Shoppers who visit Marshalls between March 9-22 can make a donation to the Association at checkout. alz.org/marshalls