Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter

Today, Karen Soares and Maura Studer from our Twin Cities office joined the Abbott Charity Fair in Maple Grove to share info about our Chapter. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say 'hello'! #ENDALZ #dementia #alzheimers #healthcare

Please join us in welcoming Corey Walther to our MN-ND Chapter board of directors! With 30+ years in financial services, he is responsible for the business results, strategic direction, sales execution and distribution for several Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) product lines. He previously held roles as chief operating officer of Allianz Life Financial Services and head of distribution relationship management. Corey earned his MBA from the University of Minnesota and his BS in Finance from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He often speaks at events on trends and changes in retirement planning. Thank you, Corey!

Join us on Tuesday, October 15 at 1 p.m. CT 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 bit.ly/3MQzMxO. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Our super-volunteers Natalie and Yung Lu joined WCCO's Mid-Morning Show this week to talk about our second #Ride2EndAlz Minnesota! This event raises critical funds for Alzheimer’s and other dementia research, happening this Sunday, Oct. 13 at Elm Creek Park in Maple Grove. Consider joining us to cheer on the riders! Watch the news story: https://ow.ly/WpoW50TJioq Learn more about the Ride: https://ow.ly/IqGs50TJiol

Susan Parriott, Alzheimer's Association Regional VP & MN-ND CEO, recently spoke with Karla Hult on her 'Hello Alzheimer's' podcast. They discussed what the signing of the bipartisan NAPA Reauthorization Act and Alzheimer's Investment Act will mean for research and services for people impacted by dementia. Listen at https://bit.ly/4h4OQWD or wherever you get your podcasts. #NAPAAct #AlzInvestmentAct #ENDALZ So Many Goodbyes

Join our team! We're hiring a Sr. Fundraising Manager for our Walk to End Alzheimer's events in Rochester, Winona and Red Wing, MN. You'll collaborate with staff, volunteers and community members to build support and plan these annual events that raise funds for our programs and dementia research. This is a meaningful way to change lives through your work every day! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/dJ-YRM7Q. #Walk2EndAlz #EndAlz #mnjobs #hiring #hiringmn #mnjobsearch #minnesota #jobs #mnjob #career #fundraising #winona #redwing #rochestermn

Thank you to The Minnesota Star Tribune for their in-depth article today on the latest in dementia research and treatments, including interviews with Minnesotans impacted by #dementia and our Regional VP & MN-ND CEO Susan Parriott. "And 2023 marked the first time the Alzheimer’s Association funded $100 million of research in one year, noted Susan Parriott, CEO of the Minnesota-North Dakota chapter. Today, the Association is funding 1,100 projects worldwide, including $3.9 million in 10 projects in Minnesota, she said. “We’re getting up to the level of cancer and stroke research [funding],” Parriott said. “We’re going to be able to learn so much more about what is the next big thing to study." Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gFw6A7_P.

We're happy to share that Penny Meier joined our MN-ND Chapter board of directors in July! She is the founder and CEO of PJ Meier Consulting Services, focusing on the areas of leadership, process improvement and financial management. Previously, she held several executive-level roles at Ameriprise Financial and brings extensive experience in consulting, leadership, change management, process reengineering, strategic planning and project management — primarily in financial services. Penny is dedicated to making a difference in the community with over 18 years serving on the boards of organizations that include the YWCA Minneapolis, Benilde-St. Margarets and Theater Latté Da. #ENDALZ Penny M.

If you're supporting someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, you may have questions about paying for health care, insurance, professional services or other expenses. Join us for "Navigating the Financial Aspects of Caregiving," a no-cost virtual presentation on Oct. 23 at noon CST. Learning about your financial and legal options can help you plan for the future and reduce stress. Speakers will include L Kelly LaVigne, JD, Vice President of Advanced Markets & Solutions at Allianz Life and Jenna Fink, our Associate Director of Community Services. Register at bit.ly/NavFinCG.

Great news for families impacted by dementia! Thank you so much to everyone who has emailed, texted, tweeted at, met with and otherwise helped advocate with their congresspeople to make this happen! ?? Your voice matters ?? #endalz Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter