Alzheimer's Association Louisiana Chapter

On #WorldDiabetesDay, we encourage you to take steps like eating healthier, increasing your physical activity, and taking medication, if necessary, to prevent or control Type 2 diabetes. You’ll be doing your body and brain a favor. Learn more at alz.org/healthyhabits.

On #WorldKindnessDay we want to extend a special THANK YOU to all of those who kindly dedicate their time and energy to moving the fight to #ENDALZ forward. ??

We want to hear from you! Join the Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) and The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center on November 12th for a dementia-specific respite care community listening session. Together, we’ll learn about The Bridge’s new respite service offering, supported by a CDRI grant. You’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts on this project as well as other local respite needs in your community. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gM6i5yJh

Did you know that engaging in regular exercise can help reduce stress while benefiting your brain health? Get moving and learn more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits. #NationalStressAwarenessDay

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.

Today kicks off #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth. Throughout the month, we’ll celebrate the strength and dedication of dementia caregivers. Share a tribute in honor of a special caregiver in your life at alz.org/honor. #ENDALZ

We’re excited to invite you to a special event this Friday from 11:30 am - 1 pm at Bon Jour Social and Leisure Club! Join us and our national sponsor Edward Jones for “Alzheimer's Conversations: Protecting Your Health and Wealth.” This is a great opportunity to learn more and connect with others in our community. If you’re interested, RSVP by calling 225-612-0413 or clicking https://bit.ly/4fie8yF. Hope to see you there! #ENDALZ #alzheimersawareness #alzheimersawareness

Also this weekend, #Alexandria we have an amazing host in Jay McCully for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Come out and mobilize for our fight to #EndALZ! Alzheimer's Association Louisiana Chapter

Join us on Thursday, Oct 24 at 10 a.m. for a free, live webinar to learn about a new dementia care program being piloted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The program supports the person living with dementia and their caregiver by assessing the changing needs throughout their dementia journey, creating a care plan, and helping find local resources. Register at bit.ly/3YnXqIA. This webinar is supported by Procter & Gamble.

Join us online this Thursday at 6:30 PM for an Alzheimer's Research Update. Register here: https://bit.ly/3BhVlom