Alzheimer's Association Tennessee Chapter

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.

Join us and our national partner @AfricanMethodistEpiscopalChurch Official on Sunday, March 16 at 3 p.m. CDT 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 bit.ly/3Xl0DHT. #AMEPurpleSunday

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

On this #ThankfulThursday, we'd like to introduce you to our newest TN Chapter Board members for FY25. Welcome!

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

March is #NationalNutritionMonth. Nourish your body and brain with healthier snacks and meals that you enjoy. Look for ?? vegetables, ?? leaner meats/proteins, ?? foods less processed and lower in fat. Doing so can help reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Get more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits.

Ready to hit the trails? Whether you live near a national park, scenic trail or other recreation area, there are many ways to turn an outdoor activity into a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Join us online on Mar. 5 at 6 p.m. CT for The Longest Day Hiking Kickoff call to: Ready to hit the trails? Whether you live near a national park, scenic trail or other recreation area, there are many ways to turn an outdoor activity into a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Join us online on Mar. 5 at [6 p.m. CT/your local time] for The Longest Day Hiking Kickoff call to: ?? Learn how you can help #ENDALZ ?? Hear from others who have hosted hiking challenges or hiked with friends ?? Connect and network with others who share your passion RSVP today at bit.ly/TLDhiking.

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

Join us for a free webinar that will explore the intersection of brain health, care navigation, community engagement and well-being in the Black community. Our experts will share actionable steps, historical insights and resources to promote brain health for a thriving future. Register at bit.ly/4jte167.

Join us for a free webinar that will explore the intersection of brain health, care navigation, community engagement and well-being in the Black community. Our experts will share actionable steps, historical insights and resources to promote brain health for a thriving future. Register at bit.ly/4jte167.