Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter

20/02/2026

To every caregiver providing comfort, time and endless compassion — thank you. Your impact is immeasurable. 💜

19/02/2026

Alzheimer's Impact Movement advocate Aditi Gopalakrishnan met Senator Andy Kim at an event and thanked him for sharing his personal experience as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's and asked him 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. Tell your members of Congress today: bit.ly/4kRjDXU

18/02/2026

For Jeremy Grant, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s disease is not a distant scientific challenge—it is deeply personal. It has touched both sides of his family: his grandmother and grandfather had the disease, and he has an uncle living with Alzheimer’s today.

“Seeing firsthand the vastly different disease courses within my own family sparked a desire to better understand how genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors influence dementia risk and progression.”

As he moved into his graduate studies, these personal experiences merged with what he was witnessing in real time: individuals in disadvantaged communities facing unequal health outcomes, including heightened dementia risk.

Today, Dr. Grant’s work is powered by both scientific rigor and a deep sense of purpose.
“I am motivated by the opportunity to help people live longer, healthier and more abundant lives.” His research not only advances knowledge, it empowers communities.

💜 Join us in celebrating Dr. Jeremy Grant for his leadership, passion for improving brain health equity.

17/02/2026

We wish you a joyful and healthy Lunar New Year. 💛 During this time of reflection and new beginnings, we are here for you if you need us through our 24/7 Helpline, 800-272-3900, including our interpreter service in more than 200 languages.

14/02/2026

A Valentine’s Day story that reminds us that love doesn’t end with Alzheimer’s — it evolves, endures and inspires action.❤️

The story of Sally Oelschlager Vulich and Skip Orlady began in a Minneapolis suburb, where they were high school sweethearts who went to prom together. Life took them in different directions — college, careers, marriages, children — but decades later, a shared tragedy brought them back together. Both had lost their spouses to younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Their reconnection started with an email. While in Arizona escaping a Minnesota polar vortex in 2021, Skip remembered it was Sally’s birthday and looked her up online. He discovered that her husband, Tom, had died of Alzheimer’s. Skip had lost his wife, Liz, to the disease a few years earlier. That email quickly led to nightly phone calls, just like they had done as teenagers — only now, they were several states apart, catching up on 30 years of life, love and loss.

“The shared losses, challenges, struggles, and suffering is an enormous part of our current connection,” Sally said. “And what we found in each other was a comfortable place to openly talk and relish in what Liz and Tom brought to this world and the lives they touched.”

Years before, Sally found herself managing two parallel challenges: caring for her husband, as well as losing her mother, who was also declining from Alzheimer’s disease. Living in Reno, Nevada, she struggled for years to get a diagnosis for Tom.

Tom was diagnosed in 2017 and died in 2019 at age 59. Skip’s wife Liz, a pediatrician, was diagnosed earlier thanks to access to resources like the Mayo Clinic. She died at age 56 in 2012. Skip has also lost his father-in-law to Alzheimer’s. The disease has touched
multiple generations of both of their families.

Their shared experience of caregiving, grief and resilience led them to the Alzheimer’s Association and its advocacy affiliate, the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM), where they joined a nationwide community of advocates working to help increase federal funding of Alzheimer’s research and advance legislation that supports those living with Alzheimer’s and the families who stand by them every day.

“With Skip alongside me, and my new support group [of fellow advocates] who totally get it, there’s no need for lengthy explanations to get those affirming nods of acknowledgment and
understanding,” said Sally. “After the death of my husband, I felt hopeless. Spending time as an advocate has brought back hope. The hope I had lost was finally found.”

Skip and Sally’s bond is built on decades of friendship, love, and a shared mission. They know the devastation Alzheimer’s can bring — and they’re determined to make a difference.

You can make a difference too. Join Skip and Sally in making sure Alzheimer’s remains a national priority: alz.org/advocacy.

12/02/2026

At the South Jersey Chamber of Commerce event, we thanked Congressman Donald Norcross for cosponsoring the Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer’s Provider Training (AADAPT) Act so primary care providers get the training they need to detect and diagnose Alzheimer’s. Tell your representatives to support the today: bit.ly/4mNXR9a. Alzheimer's Impact Movement

11/02/2026

with Pascack Press!

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter will present a free educational program, “Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body for Aging in Good Health,” on Thursday, Feb. 26, [...]

11/02/2026

Today, on International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we applaud the women pushing Alzheimer’s research forward—and the girls who dream of becoming the next generation of innovators. 💜🔬

10/02/2026

with TAPinto Paramus! Thank you for increasing awareness of AADAPT Act and Rep Josh Gottheimer for cosponsoring. Alzheimer's Impact Movement

Dear Editor,As an Alzheimer’s Association advocate, I would like to thank Congressman Josh Gottheimer for cosponsoring the AADAPT Act, a bill that reflects a clear understanding of the challenges...

06/02/2026

Jaki Moses is a dedicated community representative and advocate whose strength and dedication are grounded in a deep love for her mother and a powerful commitment to supporting caregivers. She helped care for her mother who had Alzheimer’s for several years as the disease progressed.

Her connection to the Alzheimer’s Association began during her caregiving journey. Guided by her faith and the belief that we are called to honor our parents, Jaki sought support, information and community.

Today, Jaki volunteers to bring change, healing and hope to others. She works to connect faith-based communities with Alzheimer’s and dementia resources from the Association and advocates for improved caregiver support and better training for professional care providers.

Her volunteer work is a tribute to her mother. “One of my greatest sources of fulfillment comes from sharing my mother’s experience. It honors her memory.”

Among all her experiences volunteering, some moments stand out more than others. Jaki most enjoys speaking directly with other caregivers, reminding them that they are not alone, and getting to hear their stories of courage and commitment to the cause “Seeing their excitement motivates me to contribute whatever I can, whenever I can.”

💜 Join us in thanking Jaki for her compassion, courage and unwavering dedication to families facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia.

05/02/2026

Did you know that your ❤️ and 🧠 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. Learn more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits.

04/02/2026

Meet Antoinette Rogers, Director of Programs for the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF), an Alzheimer’s Association national partner. Her dedication to service and community empowerment has shaped her journey in raising dementia awareness.

Antoinette first saw the impact of Alzheimer’s when she was asked to sit with a life-long family friend — a retired teacher, church member, sorority sister and neighbor — who was living with the disease. “It was difficult for me to see her go from an active, vibrant community member to someone who needed around-the-clock care. I decided to educate myself about the disease in case I was called on again.”

Later in life, Antoinette helped care for her father who had Parkinson’s disease. While caring for him, she attended an event hosted by her local Alzheimer’s Association chapter. She found the event to be informative and the community very supportive. She brought back what she learned to DREF whose research team had undertaken exploring health disparities impacting African Americans.

DREF and the Association began collaborating on programming, hosting webinar series on what dementia is, resources available to caregivers and ways to promote brain and body health. “We share a commitment to promote health and wellness, and to limiting and eradicating the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia.”

Her experience caring for her father, coupled with her work with the Alzheimer’s Association, has helped Antoinette provide care for her mentor who is now living with dementia. It has also motivated her to continue making a difference for others. “I love life and see it as a gift. I want to learn and do as much as I can to help others (and myself) live well with longevity.”

💜 Thank you, Antoinette, for your dedication, partnership and commitment to advancing health equity in African American communities nationwide. Together, we are stronger. Together, we can make a difference.