Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter

We are thrilled to officially announce that Kimberly Grannan has joined the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter Board of Directors! Kimberly brings invaluable experience as a community champion in Fort Wayne and Allen County and an impressive career at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Welcome aboard, Kimberly!

?? Earn an exclusive Promise Garden Flower jacket! ?? On World Alzheimer’s Day, Hallmark Channel premiered the original movie “Falling Together,” starring #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion Ashley Williams and spotlighting Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In the movie, Ashley wore a stunning Promise Garden Flower jacket — and now we have an exciting opportunity for registered Walk participants to earn an exclusive jacket inspired by the film! Raise $5,000 or more by Dec. 31, 2024 to complete the Promise Garden Champions Challenge and earn the jacket! Catch a special encore presentation of “Falling Together” on Oct. 15 at 7/6 p.m. CT on Hallmark Channel. ??

Join us for the 2024 Eastern Star Church Alzheimer’s Summit on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Main Campus Family Life Center from 9:30am-1:30pm. The event will be moderated by our very own board member Karen Campbell and executive director Natalie Sutton will participate in a panel discussion. This year’s theme “Awaking of a New Chapter in Alzheimer’s Treatment,” will focus on Alzheimer’s awareness, prevention and support for caregivers within the African American community, who face a higher risk of diagnosis. Register and learn more at https://buff.ly/3U2cR6K

Join us on Tuesday, October 15 at 2 p.m. ET for a special webinar to learn about the importance of Latino representation in dementia research and recruitment. ?? We’ll also discuss efforts to educate Hispanic and Latino communities about dementia. Register today at buff.ly/3zETA4t. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Happy International #DayoftheGirl to all the women and girls whose strength and determination are moving us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia! Your passion and commitment is an inspiration. ??

We did it! ?? The 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s event season has come to a close across greater Indiana, and what a job well done to all who participated. Thank you to all of the volunteers, participants and sponsors for making this campaign a success! Visit our blog at https://buff.ly/3Nkr8b6 to learn more about your impact and how you can continue to support the mission through the end of the year. #ENDALZ #Walk2EndAlz

We are working toward a world where memories last a lifetime. Warm up this fall while showing off your commitment to this mission with this special #Walk2EndAlz campfire mug. When you raise $100 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greater Indiana between Oct. 8 - Oct. 25, you’ll earn this special mug - perfect for all your festive fall activities! Visit buff.ly/3WF8rET to make a contribution or start a fundraiser today! #ENDALZ

During #HealthLiteracyMonth, we want to help you make decisions about your health and the health of those you care about. These positive, everyday actions can help reduce your risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer's and dementia: buff.ly/3y15uUU.

Dr. Adrianna Nava is a registered nurse and immediate past president of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), the nation’s leading professional society for Latino nurses. Through her experience in these roles, she has seen the impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia on both patients and their entire support system. Dr. Nava understands the unique challenges Hispanic Americans face in accessing information on Alzheimer’s, getting connected with care and support resources and playing an active role in dementia research. Hispanics are 1.5 times more likely than Whites to have dementia, which is why Dr. Nava feels it is integral that NAHN and the Alzheimer’s Association work together towards closing this health equity gap. The Alzheimer’s Association partners with NAHN on community outreach and education initiatives that help increase awareness of Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the Hispanic community, provide care and support resources and encourage participation in research studies. Join us in thanking Dr. Nava and the members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses for their commitment to the fight to #ENDALZ, and learn more about our DEI national partnerships at buff.ly/3BADI3b. ?? #HispanicHeritageMonth

We are so grateful to everyone who showed out for the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Indianapolis, East Central Indiana and Heartland over the weekend! Thank you to the participants, volunteers and sponsors who joined us rain or shine in the fight to #ENDALZ ?????? #Walk2EndAlz