June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. And I personally have never been so aware brain health than I am now. My mom has Alzheimer’s disease. And I don’t honestly think anyone could have prepared me for the ebb and flow of this disease. It’s a challenge for my mom, but it ‘s even more of a challenge for the caretaker – usually the spouse or children. It’s me, my brother and my cousin who are taking care of her. I”ll get into that more, but first some fast facts about Alzheimer’s Disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association:
An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia – more 210,000 of those are in NC
2/3’s of those with Alzheimer’s are women
Alzheimer’s was the 5th leading cause of death among individuals age 65 and older in 2021

Guests:

Christine John-Fuller, VP Communications, Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter

980-498-7737

800-272-3900 (24 hour hotline)

Venitra White-Dean, Volunteer Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association; Founder of the Frankie Mae Foundation

Alzheimer's Walks

Charlotte –

EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte

WHEN:           

Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON

WHERE:         

Truist Field

324 S. Mint Street

Charlotte, NC 28202

COST: None

PHONE: 800-272-3900

PUBLIC EMAIL: infonc@alz.org

URL: http://act.alz.org/charlotte



Rowan-Cabarrus

EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Rowan-Cabarrus

WHEN:           

Saturday, September 21, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON

WHERE:         

Atrium Health Ballpark

1 Cannon Baller Way

Kannapolis, NC 28081

COST: None

PHONE: 800-272-3900

PUBLIC EMAIL: infonc@alz.org

URL: http://act.alz.org/RowanCabarrus



Iredell/ Lake Norman

EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Iredell Co. & Lake Norman

WHEN:           

Saturday, September 21, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON

WHERE:         

Liberty Park

225 E. Iredell Avenue

Mooresville, NC 28115

COST: None

PHONE: 800-272-3900

PUBLIC EMAIL: infonc@alz.org

URL:http://act.alz.org/IredellCoLKN



Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln

EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln

WHEN:           

Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON

WHERE:         

Rotary Centennial Pavilion

111 N South Street

Gastonia, NC 28052

COST: None

PHONE: 800-272-3900

PUBLIC EMAIL: infonc@alz.org

URL: http://act.alz.org/GastonClevelandLincoln

June is Alzheimer’s &amp; Brain Awareness Month. And I personally have never been so aware brain health than I am now. My mom has Alzheimer’s disease. And I don’t honestly think anyone could have prepared me for the ebb and flow of this disease. It’s a challenge for my mom, but it ‘s even more of a challenge for the caretaker – usually the spouse or children. It’s me, my brother and my cousin who are taking care of her. I”ll get into that more, but first some fast facts about Alzheimer’s Disease.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association:
<ul>
<li>An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia – more 210,000 of those are in NC</li>
<li>2/3’s of those with Alzheimer’s are women</li>
<li>Alzheimer’s was the 5th leading cause of death among individuals age 65 and older in 2021</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Guests:
Christine John-Fuller, VP Communications, <a href="https://www.alz.org/northcarolina">Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter</a>
980-498-7737
800-272-3900 (24 hour hotline)
Venitra White-Dean, Volunteer Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association; Founder of the <a href="https://www.frankiemaefoundation.com/">Frankie Mae Foundation</a>
<hr>
Alzheimer's Walks
Charlotte –
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte
WHEN:           
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:         
Truist Field
324 S. Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: <a href="mailto:infonc@alz.org">infonc@alz.org</a>
URL: <a href="http://act.alz.org/charlotte">http://act.alz.org/charlotte</a>
 
Rowan-Cabarrus
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Rowan-Cabarrus
WHEN:           
Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:         
Atrium Health Ballpark
1 Cannon Baller Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: <a href="mailto:infonc@alz.org">infonc@alz.org</a>
URL: <a href="http://act.alz.org/RowanCabarrus">http://act.alz.org/RowanCabarrus</a>
 
Iredell/ Lake Norman
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Iredell Co. &amp; Lake Norman
 WHEN:           
Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:         
Liberty Park
225 E. Iredell Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28115
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: <a href="mailto:infonc@alz.org">infonc@alz.org</a>
URL: <a href="http://act.alz.org/IredellCoLKN">http://act.alz.org/IredellCoLKN</a>
 
Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln
WHEN:           
Saturday, October 5, 2024 10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:         
Rotary Centennial Pavilion
111 N South Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: <a href="mailto:infonc@alz.org">infonc@alz.org</a>
URL: <a href="http://act.alz.org/GastonClevelandLincoln">http://act.alz.org/GastonClevelandLincoln</a>

Living, working, and thriving in Charlotte, NC for 30 years, host JD (Janine Davis) is a passionate advocate for all people and organizations that celebrate the Queen City.   


The Charlotte Community Connections podcast spotlights those who are making a difference in the greater Charlotte area. From area non-profits to healthcare initiatives and local leaders to startup entrepreneur, we'll learn the diverse ways we can work together to strengthen our community.  


Interested in being featured on Charlotte Community Connections or have a suggestion?  Drop us a line at janine.davis@bbgi.com.


Make sure to subscribe to the Charlotte Community Connections podcast.  New episodes drop each week.

Living, working, and thriving in Charlotte, NC for 30 years, host JD (Janine Davis) is a passionate advocate for all people and organizations that celebrate the Queen City.   
 The Charlotte Community Connections podcast spotlights those who are making a difference in the greater Charlotte area. From area non-profits to healthcare initiatives and local leaders to startup entrepreneur, we'll learn the diverse ways we can work together to strengthen our community.  
 Interested in being featured on Charlotte Community Connections or have a suggestion?  Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:janine.davis@bbgi.com">janine.davis@bbgi.com</a>.
 Make sure to subscribe to the Charlotte Community Connections podcast.  New episodes drop each week.

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