Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter

02/04/2026

It’s dangerous for a person living with dementia to wander or become lost or confused about their location — especially during periods of extreme cold, and it can happen at any stage of the disease. This ❄ season, be sure your loved one with dementia is registered with Bring Me Back Home, a Connecticut-specific registry used by local first responders to help families reunite sooner.

Learn more at alz.org/BMBH.

02/03/2026

Aging CT and the Alzheimer’s Association are partnering to offer The Empowered Caregiver, an education series that teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia.

Join us virtually on Wednesdays in February and March from 6 – 7 PM, beginning with Building Foundations of Caregiving held on February 11th. To learn more and to register for any and all of these programs, please visit alz.org/CRF or call the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900.

02/02/2026

It's ! 💜 Did you know that your heart and brain are connected? Many heart-healthy habits are also brain-healthy habits! When you engage in regular exercise, control your blood pressure, and maintain a healthy weight, you can reduce your risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

Show your brain some love this month by exploring the Alzheimer's Association's NEW Brain Health Habit Builder, a free online tool to check your current habits and make a plan with research-backed guidance to help protect your brain and make lasting changes. 🧠 alz.org/habitbuilder

02/01/2026

Blood tests offer a faster and easier way to screen for Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Join us in asking Congress to support the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, which will create a pathway for Medicare coverage of FDA-approved dementia blood tests, resulting in less hurdles and quicker coverage. Visit bit.ly/4kRjDXU to take action.

01/30/2026

Rounding out our Friday Volunteer Spotlights is Walk to End Alzheimer's - Greater New Haven Executive Leadership Committee member, Linda Smith! After her Aunt Thelma passed from Alzheimer's, she found passion for community health education and awareness in various roles.

Join Linda and so many others making a difference in the fight to by volunteering with us: alz.org/ct/volunteer. 💜

01/29/2026

With help from advocates, we’ve passed critical legislation to improve the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementia. 📜💜 But our work isn’t done. Join us for Connecticut Alzheimer's Action Day at the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 11th to continue moving our mission forward.

Learn more and register at bit.ly/2026-ct-advocacy-day.

01/28/2026

Our chapter was so excited to host a ribbon cutting yesterday to celebrate our NEW office and share our resources with local community, in partnership with our friends at the Central CT Chambers of Commerce! 💜♥️ Special thanks to State Representative Mike Demicco and State Representative Rebecca Martinez for joining us.

01/26/2026

Hope the great dig out is going well!
Here are some programs coming up...all virtual...INCLUDING a special program on Sleep and Dementia Thursday, January 29th at 6pm.
Register at alz.org.crf or by calling 1.800.272.3900.

01/23/2026

Time for our Friday Volunteer Spotlight!
Ann Lombardi wears many hats in the Connecticut Chapter Volunteer realm.
From Walk committee member and chair to Community Educator, her passion for the cause shines through.
Hear her “why” below & join us!
Alz.org/ct/volunteer

01/22/2026

Today on 's, we’re joined by Olympic gold medalist and hockey legend AJ Mleczko Griswold for a powerful and deeply personal conversation.
AJ opens up about her mother’s journey living with Alzheimer’s, her grandmother’s experience with the disease, and navigating what she calls “the long goodbye.” She also shares how her family’s story inspired Ice Out ALZ, a Nantucket fundraiser bringing the community together to support Alzheimer’s care, research, and hope for the future.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 💜🏒

01/21/2026

VERY exciting news!

BREAKING NEWS: Congress has announced a bipartisan agreement to provide a $100 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and $41.5 million for implementation of the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in fiscal year 2026.

Thank you Sens. Susan Collins and Patty Murray and Reps. Tom Cole and Rosa DeLauro for championing this investment and keeping the fight to a national priority.

If passed, the $41.5 million investment into the would be the highest annual amount since the law was enacted. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without our dedicated advocates. 💜

Read more: bit.ly/4r6XurO.

01/21/2026

Connecticut’s very own. 💜

On , we celebrate the power of connection, and how a hug can say what words sometimes cannot.

Chris Burnett and her mother, Eleanor, are both living with Alzheimer’s disease. Together, they choose to treat each day as a new adventure. From short car rides and park visits to sharing a soda with two straws and a laugh, they find joy in the simple moments.

“Living in the moment has given a whole new dimension to our relationship,” says Chris.

Chris is in the early stages of the disease and receiving treatment to slow its progression. She believes early detection can change what is possible, which is why she is passionate about advocating so others can have the same opportunity. “This is my purpose,” she shares.

And while Eleanor’s Alzheimer’s has progressed, when she sees her daughter, she smiles. “Most of the time, Mom isn’t sure if I’m her sister or her daughter,” Chris says. “But she always knows I’m someone who loves her.”

A hug carries comfort, connection and reassurance. For Chris and Eleanor, it is a reminder they are never alone.

Today, hug someone you love in honor of Chris and the millions of families impacted by Alzheimer’s. 💜