Alzheimer's Association-South Dakota

04/07/2026

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.

04/02/2026

Ready to make a difference? Sign up for the Walk to End Alzheimer's today to show your support for South Dakotans affected by dementia. Raise $100, and you'll get this cozy quarter-zip.

Why wait? 💜

Black Hills, September 19: http://act.alz.org/blackhills

Sioux Falls, September 26: http://act.alz.org/siouxfalls

Aberdeen, October 3: http://act.alz.org/aberdeen

Together, we can end Alzheimer's. Find a Walk near you.

04/01/2026

Happy to all of our all-star volunteers who are out their engaging their communities, connecting people with our valuable resources, advocating for important legislation and raising funds and awareness to . You are the heart of our work.

03/31/2026

In the fight against Alzheimer’s, now matters more than ever. Now is the time for action. Start or join a team at alz.org/walk.

Aberdeen - 10/3
Black Hills - 9/19
Sioux Falls - 9/26

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. 💜

03/30/2026

“I don’t want my daughter to go through what I went through with my mom, and what she went through with her mom…it’s time to break the cycle.”

Kelly Kalkofen of Oregon is Alzheimer's Impact Movement’s (AIM) March Advocate of the Month!

During her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s, Kelly turned to the Alzheimer’s Association for support and began volunteering. She gravitated towards community education because of her experience as an educator. As she shared all the ways to join the fight to as a volunteer, she found herself being drawn to advocacy.

Now Kelly is a regular at Oregon State Advocacy Days and has attended AIM Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. She even brought her daughter Grace with her to Capitol Hill. The two shared their family’s story with lawmakers and urged them to support the bipartisan .

“My reason to advocate started out very small, for my little circle, for my mom, for my daughter. Now it’s just grown into something huge. It really is the spirit of the fight, and the cause, and what the Alzheimer’s Association stands for.”
Join us in celebrating Kelly’s advocacy, and read more of her story ➡️ bit.ly/4r43UHC.

03/26/2026

New treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are becoming available, but access begins with a diagnosis. Join us for a free webinar on Apr. 2 at 2 p.m. CT where you’ll:

📝 Learn steps to an accurate diagnosis
🔬 Hear the latest on emerging treatments
🩺 Discover questions to ask your health care team

🔗 Reserve your spot for the latest information: https://bit.ly/4cMYi11.

03/25/2026

Every move matters — on the chess board and in the fight against Alzheimer’s. ♟️

High school student Caton Tsao transformed his love of chess and his passion to into a Do What You Love to End ALZ fundraiser. His Checkmating Alzheimer’s project raises critical funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research in honor of his grandparents while also promoting brain health in his community. 💜

Read his story and get inspired: bit.ly/4ssphE0.

03/24/2026

With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope.

Keep the momentum going and join us at the Walk to End Alzheimer's this fall:

Aberdeen - 10/3
Black Hills - 9/19
Sioux Falls - 9/26

It's the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease, and it's a beautiful display of community. You're not alone! Register at alz.org/walk.

03/23/2026

On , we celebrate all of the pups who bring comfort and connection to those living with Alzheimer’s and their families. 💜🐾 And we love seeing puppies in purple showing their support for the cause! Share your photos in the comments and help raise awareness one paw at a time. 🐶

03/18/2026

We all deserve the healthiest brain possible — and there are simple steps we can take every day to protect it.

"The Power of Smile – How Oral Health Supports a Healthy Brain" no cost webinar highlights how daily habits and good oral health can support cognitive wellness.

It’s never too early or too late to build routines that support a healthier mind and a healthier smile.

Register now for this Alzheimer's Association and Delta Dental webinar. https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ROIH4YiGTy2LjTwBkb21RQ #/registration

03/17/2026

We know that members of the LGBTQ+ community can face unique challenges when dealing with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. And we believe that all communities should have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care.

That’s why, alongside our national partners, we provide resources for LGBTQ+ people impacted by dementia: alz.org/lgbtq.

During National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, and always, we remain committed to advancing health equity.