Did you know that the Alzheimer's Associations logo symbolizes people and science? It's what we're all about!!
PROGRAMS & EDUCATION
More than 200,000 Americans live with younger-onset Alzheimer's, with symptoms developing in their 40s and 50s. Younger-onset Alzheimer's can put an unexpected strain on relationships and finances; one couple living with the disease created a podcast to help others cope.
Click here to listen to this podcast. January 11, 2018: 6:00pm-7: 00 pm Commonwealth Assisted Living, 860 Wolfe Creek Trail, Abingdon, VA. Understanding & Responding to
Dementia-Related Behaviors
January 17, 2018: 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Support Group Facilitator Training (RSVP is required please email
tebbert@alz.org)
January 18, 2018: 10:00 am - 11:00 Alzheimer's Association, 2020 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660, Know the 10 Signs
January 25, 2018: 10:00 am-11: 00 am Greeneville First Baptist Church, Dementia Conversations
SAVE THE DATE
February 7th 10:00-1:00 pm: Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Conference, More information to follow.
February 8, 2018: 3:00pam-6:00 pm THe Longest Day Kickoff, 2020 Meadowview Pkwy, Suite 100, Kingsport, TN 37660
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Thank you to everyone who came out and walked with us at the Johnson City and Kingsport Walks last year! We raised a total of $123,950 throughout the Tri-Cities!! We had over 1,140 walkers and 141 walk teams combined. You all came together for one common cause- and that is to CURE Alzheimer’s disease! Because of your efforts, we are one step closer to meeting that First Survivor of Alzheimer’s disease, THANK YOU!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Diversity Outreach: Looking for volunteers interested in reaching out to local churches with brochures, information on starting a support group and offering presentations.
Hispanic Outreach: Looking for bilingual volunteers interested in establishing relationships with local Hispanic organizations/groups/associations/churches and providing presentations in Spanish and educational materials as needed.
LGBTQ Outreach: Looking for volunteers interested in establishing relationships with local LGBTQ organizations/groups and offering presentations and educational materials as needed.
Support Group Facilitators: Looking for volunteers interested in being trained to facilitate a local support group in your area in the following counties in TN (Sullivan, Carter, Johnson, Greene, Hamblin, &Washington)
In VA (Scott, Wise, Smyth, Dickenson)
ACT Team Members: Looking for volunteer advocates to assist Alzheimer's Ambassadors with social media, local district visits, letters to the editor, etc. Members of Congress include Senator Richard Shelby, Senator Luther Strange (his replacement), Congressman Mo Brooks and Congressman Robert Aderholt.
Call Tabitha Ebbert at 800-272-3900 or email tebbert@alz.org for more information.
