Alzheimer's Association®

For Norma Holland, the fight against Alzheimer’s is deeply personal. Her journey began when her maternal grandmother passed away from vascular dementia. Then her maternal aunt and her father-in-law were both diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In 2007, Norma joined the board of her local Alzheimer’s Association chapter. Since then, she’s become a powerful advocate, a compassionate supporter and a beacon of hope for countless families navigating the challenges of dementia. Each year Norma leads her family team, Team MannPower!, in Walk to End Alzheimer’s — a tradition that honors her loved ones and raises critical funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. But her commitment goes far beyond Walk. “I volunteer because Alzheimer’s can be isolating,” Norma shares. “I don’t want people to face it alone. I want to be a source of support to people who are struggling.” Volunteering has been an enriching experience for her. “I am filled with hope by volunteering for the Association,” Norma says. “We each have a gift that can be used in the service of others. We WILL find a cure for Alzheimer’s, and it will be because we joined forces to make it happen. Let’s make history together!” Join Norma and thousands of others who are making a difference. Volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association today by visiting alz.org/volunteer. 💜 #HispanicHeritageMonth

Registration is now open for AAIC Neuroscience Next, Feb. 23-26. Build connections with students, postdocs and early career researchers as you collaborate with peers and leaders around the globe. Learn more and register for the no-cost, hybrid event: alz.org/NeuroscienceNext. #AAICNeuro

It’s official. 🎉 Edward Jones has extended its strategic alliance with the Alzheimer’s Association through 2030, reinforcing its commitment to promoting healthier futures for families and communities impacted by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Since 2016, more than 130,000 Edward Jones associates, clients and family members have united to raise over $55 million through associate giving and corporate contributions. This includes the firm’s support as a National Presenting Sponsor and Diamond Level National Team of Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Thank you, Edward Jones, for your enduring dedication to fight to #ENDALZ!

Autumn changes are in the air. But one thing that never changes is our commitment to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Double your impact on our vital work with our Autumn 2X Match Challenge. Until midnight October 10, your gift — up to $150,000 — can be matched to advance promising research and help provide much-needed care and support, including free webinars on brain health, dementia and caregiving on ALZ Talks. Make your gift today. 💜https://lnkd.in/gjUdgCwU

Dr. Alfonso Martín-Peña’s journey into dementia research was driven by awe. “I’ve always been captivated by the mind,” he says. That fascination led him to a career dedicated to understanding the brain’s mysteries. But it’s the human cost of dementia that fuels his resolve. “In the late hours of the day, when fatigue presses in, I think of the families facing dementia and wonder when they’ll get a break…I try not to end my day until I’ve accomplished at least one small step forward — however modest — that I know will help the field move ahead.” Thanks to funding from the Alzheimer’s Association, Dr. Martín-Peña was able to open his own lab — an achievement that has already led to promising discoveries. Being #ALZFunded, he says, is more than support, it’s a responsibility and a commitment. “None of this would have been possible without the support from the Alzheimer’s Association,” he says. Dr. Martín-Peña’s work is a powerful reminder that behind every breakthrough is a researcher, driven not just by science, but by compassion.

What a weekend 🎉! Thank you to everyone who participated in Walk to End Alzheimer’s across more than 100 communities. We are so grateful for your support in advancing critical care, support and research. Because of you, we are closer to a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. 💜

Around the country, state and local health departments are advancing action on Alzheimer’s by implementing the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map. Using the HBI Road Map Evaluation Tool, we compiled data from 32 health departments to develop our Implementing the HBI Road Map Series: 2024 Aggregated Report. The health departments demonstrated the following key outcomes: 🟣 91% implemented partnership-focused actions, collaborating with nearly 1,000 community partners serving those impacted by dementia. 🟣 100% of health departments worked to increase data availability and use, with 28 implementing the Cognitive Decline module of the BRFSS. 🟣 75% focused on workforce development, providing training to over 3,000 medical and public health professionals. 🟣 88% prioritized community education and awareness with messaging that reached over 168 million impressions. We collect and analyze data for this report every year between Oct. 1-Dec. 31. Health departments are currently working with their local Alzheimer’s Association chapters to submit HBI Road Map implementation data to inform the 2025 Aggregated Report. Sign up for the Public Health e-newsletter 📧 at alz.org/publichealthnews to be notified when the next report is published.

Maritza Buitrago’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in his mid-60s. Not long after, both of her maternal grandparents were also diagnosed. What followed was a deeply emotional and transformative caregiving experience. Maritza first connected with the Alzheimer’s Association after a friend invited her to a local education program. That small gesture opened the door to a world of support, knowledge and community. Today, Maritza serves as a local board member, driven by a mission to uplift others navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Her work supports the Association’s efforts in education, advocacy, research, and — most importantly — caregiver support. One of the moments she treasures most is hearing that something she shared helped another family. Recently, she’s had the opportunity to connect with Latino communities through bilingual videos and support groups. Maritza’s journey is a powerful reminder that no one should face Alzheimer’s alone — and that every act of service, no matter how small, can ripple outward in meaningful ways. #HispanicHeritageMonth

New data from the TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 long-term extension (LTE) study show that donanemab provided increasing benefits over 3 years—especially when treatment began in the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s disease, reinforcing that early diagnosis and treatment matter. While clinical trials are critical, real-world data are also essential to understand how treatments perform in everyday practice. That’s why the Alzheimer’s Association created ALZ-NET, a voluntary provider-enrolled patient network that collects real-world clinical and safety data on new treatments to advance research, improve health equity and patient care, and inform dementia treatment practices. Read more: http://bit.ly/472CoU9

During #HealthLiteracyMonth, we want to help you make decisions about your health and the health of those you care about. These positive, everyday actions can help reduce your risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer's and dementia: alz.org/healthyhabits.