Alzheimer's Association, Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter

📣Sponsorship Shoutout📣

Thank you to Red River Title Company for supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's - Texoma, by partnering with us as an Elite Level Sponsor! We could not achieve our mission, without companies like Red River Title, willing to join us in the fight against Alzheimer's.

To learn more about Red River Title and the services they provide, visit them at https://www.redrivertitle.com/

Show us your purple! June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Share how you’re going purple to raise awareness in the comments below, and get more ideas at alz.org/abam.

Register now for and raise important funds and awareness to fight Alzheimer’s through an activity of your choice! Together, we can get closer to our ultimate goal: the first survivor of Alzheimer’s. alz.org/TLD

Resilience is the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Learn how to cultivate optimism, improve your inner strength, and develop support systems to build resilience.

Save the date and register at bit.ly/ALZCON.

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We are live at the Denton County Caregiver Conference! Thank you to our planning committee for putting together such a great event. Special thank you to our sponsor !

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is fighting to end Alzheimer’s as the 4th Annual Proud Supporter of The Longest Day! Now through June 30, BJ’s guests who donate $1 or more to the Alzheimer’s Association at the end of their meal will receive a coupon for a FREE Pizookie® on their next visit. alz.org/BJs

This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we celebrate the strength and perseverance of the Alzheimer’s community. Join us! alz.org/abam

Being a caregiver for someone in the middle stages of Alzheimer's requires flexibility and patience. Learn more: http://ow.ly/afiS50JmxIN

June is Pride Month 🌈 and Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 💜. We stand with the LGBTQ+ community, and we encourage anyone impacted by Alzheimer's and other dementia to reach out for safe, confidential support. Call our free, 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

Register now for The Longest Day and raise important funds and awareness to fight Alzheimer’s through an activity of your choice! Together, we can get closer to our ultimate goal: the first survivor of Alzheimer’s. alz.org/TLD

Happy Birthday to actress, director, McFly and long-time Celebrity Champion Lea Thompson! Thank you, Lea, for using your voice to raise Alzheimer's awareness in the past, present and future.💜

You're invited to join the free webinar, ALZ Pride: Voices of the LGBTQ Community, on Thurs., June 2 at 5 p.m. CT.

This live discussion around Alzheimer’s and dementia in the LGBTQ community features:
- Clint Kershaw, who is living with mild cognitive impairment, and his partner Jeff
- Reynaldo Mireles, SAGE (Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders)
- Dan Stewart, HRC (Human Rights Campaign)

Register today: http://ow.ly/3mT750JfYQH

As a caregiver, the best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is to make your health a priority. Join us for a morning of learning and inspiration at the 2022 Denton Caregiver Conference, this Fri. June 3. Register today! Visit tinyurl.com/alzDENTON22.

Special thanks to for supporting this event.

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

If you need us, we are here 24/7. Call 800.272.3900.

As we come together over the long weekend in honor of those who've given their lives as a service to our country, know that we are here for you if you need us.

Call our free, 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Whether taking a short trip or traveling a far distance, consider the difficulties and benefits of travel for a person with dementia. Learn more at bit.ly/2Ks7tYF.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's can be overwhelming, but we have resources to help. As a caregiver, you likely have many responsibilities. It is important to have a support network to take care of your own well-being.
alz.org/help-support/caregiving/caregiver-health

Together, the strength of our light will outshine the darkness of Alzheimer’s! Register now for The Longest Day on the day with the most light — the summer solstice —and help raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. alz.org/TLD

"I want people to know that they do not have to have Alzheimer’s in their life today to be able to educate yourself now. You only need to be open to learning." Tzu Chi Alzheimer’s education volunteer Joanne Hsu shares how her personal experiences with the disease motivated her to help others navigate a diagnosis. bit.ly/38NhT2o

Together, we can get closer to our ultimate goal: the first survivor of Alzheimer’s. Use your creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the fight to end Alzheimer’s on The Longest Day. Get easy ideas on how you can participate and start your fundraiser at alz.org/TLD.

Alzheimer's and dementia don't come with an instruction manual, but there are resources available to help. Use these free education programs to learn more about what to expect and how to prepare for the future: alz.org/help-support/resources/care-education-resources

Our black-tie Gala, An Event to Remember, was a great success! Thank you again to our wonderful attendees, donors, sponsors and vendors. Photography by: Brittany Bay Productions

Happy National Senior Health and Fitness Day! Learn about ways to keep your brain healthy through physical activity, diet and more: alz.org/help-support/brain_health

It’s important to put financial plans in place as soon as possible when facing Alzheimer’s. Join us live on Thursday, May 26, to hear two dementia caregivers discuss the benefits of early planning and how they prepared for future care costs. Reserve your spot at bit.ly/3kFZOWF or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia often involves a team of people. Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision making, or simply care about a person with the disease — we have resources to help. http://ow.ly/vFNH50Jg31X

As a caregiver, the best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is to make your health a priority. Join us for a morning of learning and inspiration at the 2022 Denton Caregiver Conference on June 3. Register today! Visit tinyurl.com/alzDENTON22.

Special thanks to for supporting this event.

You're invited to join the free webinar, ALZ Pride: Voices of the LGBTQ Community, on Thurs., June 2 at 5 p.m. CT.

This live discussion around Alzheimer’s and dementia in the LGBTQ community features:
- Clint Kershaw, who is living with mild cognitive impairment, and his partner Jeff
- Reynaldo Mireles, SAGE (Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders)
- Dan Stewart, HRC (Human Rights Campaign)

Register today: http://ow.ly/3mT750JfYQH

Get your Walk to End Alzheimer's team back together! Registration is open for our fall Walks. We encourage you to register and start building your team, so you and your team will be the first to receive updates and promotions and hit your fundraising goal quicker. Register for free today at alz.org/walk.

A person with dementia will eventually need assistance with daily living. Learn how you can adapt as needs change. http://ow.ly/4ImT50Jg2Vr

​During the 2022 Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum, volunteer advocates from across the nation turned Capitol Hill purple, imploring policymakers to advance policies to improve the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia.

Here are the stories from this year’s outstanding winners of the Young Advocate, Alzheimer’s Congressional Team (ACT) and Advocate of the Year awards.

See the full list of winners at alz.org/blog.