Alzheimer's Association, Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter

Alzheimer's Association, Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter A world without Alzheimer's disease. http://www.alz.org/dallasnetexas For more information, see our homepage at: http://www.alz.org/greaterdallas/

The Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to providing support and assistance to persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease and to their families and other caregivers through the Chapter’s core services. The Dallas & Northeast Chapter currently provides service for a thirty-four county area including: Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Navarro, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood Counties.

A person living with Alzheimer's or other dementia doesn't have to give up the activities that he or she loves. Many act...
04/12/2026

A person living with Alzheimer's or other dementia doesn't have to give up the activities that he or she loves. Many activities can be modified to the person's ability. Learn more at bit.ly/3hWZhy1.

On World Parkinson’s Day, we’re recognizing the full impact of Parkinson’s disease. While it is often associated with mo...
04/11/2026

On World Parkinson’s Day, we’re recognizing the full impact of Parkinson’s disease. While it is often associated with movement, Parkinson's can also affect memory and thinking as the disease progresses. This is known as Parkinson’s disease dementia.

Understanding the full picture helps families prepare, find support and navigate the journey ahead. Learn more: bit.ly/2FLfHHv.

On , we celebrate the pets who brighten our days, bring us comfort, and look pretty great in purple, too! 💜🐾
04/11/2026

On , we celebrate the pets who brighten our days, bring us comfort, and look pretty great in purple, too! 💜🐾

Siblings push us forward and show up without hesitation. For Melin Ross, that person is her older sister Vicky Ross Scha...
04/10/2026

Siblings push us forward and show up without hesitation. For Melin Ross, that person is her older sister Vicky Ross Schaar, who rides beside her through hard miles and the meaningful moments. 💜🚲

Alzheimer’s has touched three generations of Melin and Vicky’s family. Their great‑grandmother, grandmother and father all had the disease. One day, Melin learned about a unique opportunity that would help them turn their grief into action.

At the time, Melin’s employer was the national presenting sponsor for Ride to End ALZ Nation’s Capital, but she hadn’t ridden in years. “My bike was basically a decorative piece. It was covered in dust, slightly rusted, and living its best indoor life for years. Then a coworker and dear friend, Christian Kingston, stepped in and ‘voluntold’ me that if he was doing the ride, I was too.”

Ahead of the ride, Melin called Vicky and said, “I’m not finishing this unless you’re next to me.” Without hesitation, she hopped on a plane and showed up ready to ride alongside her sister — well, technically behind her as she’s a little slower, according to Melin.

Now in her fourth year, Melin has experienced how Ride to End ALZ creates connection, purpose and healing. And by captaining her company team and serving on her local committee, she has met some incredible people — each with stories that stick with her.

“Ride to End ALZ is emotional. It’s energizing. It’s one of those rare experiences where you feel deeply connected to fellow riders, coworkers, families and even strangers cheering you on. There’s no such thing as a small effort here. Every mile matters. Every story counts.”

While riding alongside her sister, cracking jokes and honoring their loved ones, Melin likes to imagine their grandmother and dad cheering them on “They’d definitely be proud, supportive and maybe just a little embarrassed by our cardio and form.”

Knowing that they’re riding for the same people is meaningful. “We push each other up the hills, laugh when it gets tough, and have those quiet, emotional moments that remind us exactly why we’re there. We’re not just riding for who we’ve lost. We’re riding for the next generation so they never have to experience this kind of heartbreak.”

💜 On National Siblings Day, we honor Melin and Vicky and all siblings who turn love into action, grief into advocacy and remembrance into hope. Join them and participate in a Ride to End ALZ near you: alz.org/ride.

Researchers have developed blood tests that can detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers in a simpler, more scalable way than previ...
04/09/2026

Researchers have developed blood tests that can detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers in a simpler, more scalable way than previous methods. However, this progress exceeds what Medicare can cover under current law. Tell Congress to support the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act to ensure access to these innovative tests. bit.ly/4kRjDXU

Alzheimer's is a public health issue. That's why the Association and our partners are working to improve the health and ...
04/08/2026

Alzheimer's is a public health issue. That's why the Association and our partners are working to improve the health and wellbeing of communities across the country by using public health approaches to

🧠 Find ways to improve brain health by increasing healthy behaviors
🤝 Improve patient-physician communication around the early warning signs of dementia
💜 Build stronger partnerships between health care providers and community organizations so caregivers can be identified early and connected to the support and services they need.

During National Public Health Week, learn more about our public health work: alz.org/publichealth. National Public Health Week, learn more about our public health work: alz.org/publichealth.

Connect, engage and get valuable information and resources during our free live learning webinars. Whether you're intere...
04/07/2026

Connect, engage and get valuable information and resources during our free live learning webinars. Whether you're interested in improving your brain health or learning about Alzheimer’s and dementia, we’ve got a virtual program for you. Learn more at alz.org/livelearning

Want to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s? Join advocates across Texas for State Advocacy Week and lear...
04/07/2026

Want to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s? Join advocates across Texas for State Advocacy Week and learn how to speak up for critical policies in your community. Your story can spark change. Register TODAY: bit.ly/ENDALZinTX

Every day, in communities across the country, our volunteers are delivering essential education programs, advancing heal...
04/05/2026

Every day, in communities across the country, our volunteers are delivering essential education programs, advancing health equity, advocating for important legislation, and raising funds and awareness to . Thank you, volunteers, for your dedication.

Learn what financial documents you need to gather, organize and review when planning costs associated with Alzheimer’s c...
04/03/2026

Learn what financial documents you need to gather, organize and review when planning costs associated with Alzheimer’s care: alz.org/carecosts.

We share our gratitude for our volunteers all year, but we can’t let go by without making our voices even louder! Foll...
04/02/2026

We share our gratitude for our volunteers all year, but we can’t let go by without making our voices even louder! Follow along throughout the month as we spotlight outstanding volunteers who are making an impact in the fight to .

Happy to the doctors and healthcare professionals who care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. You...
03/30/2026

Happy to the doctors and healthcare professionals who care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Your dedication and compassion strengthens families and communities every day. 💜

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