Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter

As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Join us for the March virtual session of The Empowered Caregiver education program on March 26 at 12 p.m. to learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and more. Register today at https://bit.ly/4hrkXOX.

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.

We are feeling INSPIRED by this community and grateful for a record-breaking 2025 INSPIRE Benefit. Huge thank you to Leo and the entire Stenz family for filling us with hope during the Mission Moment. The courage, kindness and candor you have embodied throughout your journey with Alzheimer’s is an inspiration. To learn more about the Stenz family’s journey from diagnosis to treatment, check out the full Mission Moment video below. If you would like to make a donation, please visit https://lnkd.in/g77hguPh.

Thank you to Reed Levitz of Northwest Bank for serving as our Executive Event Chair for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Heartland. We cannot wait to see the impact we can make with Reed's leadership for the second season in a row! Reed said: "I am humbled to be a small part of the work of the Alzheimer’s Association in Indiana. Working in the financial services industry, we are faced daily with the patients and caregivers navigating this disease. We see the struggle, we see the pain, and we see the hope. Most importantly, we see you! All of you who are impacted directly and indirectly by Alzheimer’s and those who support them. I appreciate the opportunity to serve YOU!"

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 INSPIRE Benefit held last Sunday, March 2 raised a record-breaking, more than $850,000 to fund essential caregiver programs and services, education, advocacy and cutting-edge research for Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. We are blown away by the generosity and determination of leaders and trailblazers in the Indianapolis community - thank you for your support for a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. If you would like to make a donation, please visit https://lnkd.in/g77hguPh.

Yesterday we hosted the 2025 INSPIRE Benefit to raise critical funds to further care, support and research for Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. This year’s event highlighted Indiana’s leadership role in global Alzheimer’s and dementia research. Huge thank you to our INSPIRE Benefit leading sponsors Eli Lilly and Company, Indiana University Health and Indiana University Research whose vision accelerates essential science, disease-modifying treatments and clinical translations in the Alzheimer's and dementia space. Check out the video to learn more about the amazing work happening in our own backyard. #ENDALZ

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.

Ensure the voices of people living with dementia and their caregivers are heard. Urge your members of Congress to reaffirm their commitment to the Alzheimer’s community today. We’ve made great progress and we cannot afford to stop now. https://bit.ly/alzaction

We are thrilled to announce that Tom Smith of Leo Brown Group and Traditions Management is returning as the Executive Event Chair for the Walk to End Alzheimer's - Indianapolis for his second season. Thank you for your continued leadership in the fight to #ENDALZ, Tom! Tom said: “As this year’s Executive Event Chair, I look forward to doing my small part to advance the fight. It is my wish that this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will heighten awareness, raise vital funds, and provide hope for all those afflicted by the debilitating effects of this relentless disease. Join me and thousands of others and help us down the path of a world without Alzheimer’s.” #walk2endalz

Mike Douglas’s mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia nearly 15 years ago. This experience motivated him to volunteer his time with the Alzheimer’s Association as a community educator. In this role, Mike equips members of his community with the information they need to make healthy choices, and he provides them with resources from the Alzheimer’s Association. Mike describes volunteering as “important, life changing and fulfilling work” that has been “an enriching and very rewarding experience.” Learn how you can join Mike in making a difference: alz.org/volunteer. #BlackHistoryMonth #ENDALZ