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Florida Legislative Session Ends With Historic Funding for Alzheimer’s and Passage of Critical Legislation

The 2024 Florida legislative session has come to an end with major wins for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. None … More

Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, biomarker testing, blood test, Brain Bus, dementia, Florida, law enforcement, nonprofit, training, wandering
Dave Rohee and wife, Katy, pose in front of a mountain vista.

New Report: Florida Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Face Significant Challenges 

The burden of Alzheimer’s and other dementias weighs heavily on Florida family caregivers and those across the country, according to … More

Alzheimer's Association, awareness, caregiver, caregiving, dementia, facts and figures, Florida, local program, nonprofit, program, support, support group

South Dade County Funding Addresses Growing Alzheimer’s Crisis

In 2023, the Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter announced a new grant from the Ocean Reef Community Foundation to address … More

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Making an Impact in Florida

So much has been accomplished in 2023 to reach the Association’s mission: to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and … More

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, impact, nonprofit, support, The Longest Day, Walk2EndAlz

Legislative Wins in Florida: Year in Review

2023 was a historic year full of progress and victories due to the hard work of passionate, dedicated advocates. Here … More

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On longest night of the year, Florida couple will shine a light on dementia

Peggy and Tom first met 40 years ago after her dental assistant insisted on setting them up. “I’m going to … More

Alzheimer's Association, awareness, ceremony, dementia, nonprofit, The Longest Day, winter solstice

4 Tips for Traveling with Someone Living with Alzheimer’s During the Holidays

By Angelina Gamba  While the holiday season can be a time of celebration and delight, it can also be stressful … More

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Three Ways my Family Managed Anticipatory Grief 

By Ilean Zamlut My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012. At the time, my father and I were given … More

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, Anticipatory Grief, awareness, caregiver, caregiving, dementia, Florida, grief, nonprofit, support

The Five Foot Two Ninja

By Susan Ramirez By now, you may be wondering why there is article titled The Five Foot Two Ninja? It’s … More

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, nonprofit, support
Dick Helstein and wife Sue

Why I Walk

By Dick Helstein In thinking about this question, I discovered a number of reason why I walk that I’d like … More

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, nonprofit, sarasota, walk to end alzheimer's, Walk2EndAlz

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