A huge thank you to Edward Jones US, our 2024 #Walk2EndAlz National Presenting Sponsor, whose Diamond National Team just surpassed $1 million and 4,300 participants. We greatly appreciate your continued support in the fight to #ENDALZ! 💜
Alzheimer's Association®
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 152,732 followers
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
About us
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. Visit www.alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
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http://www.alz.org
External link for Alzheimer's Association®
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
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- Nonprofit
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225 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60601, US
Employees at Alzheimer's Association®
Updates
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As #ENDALZ Athlete Cierra Burdick heads to Paris to represent Team USA 🏀 at the Olympic Games, she reflects on two important influences in her life: her former coach Pat Summitt and her nana, both of whom she lost to Alzheimer’s. Read her story: https://bit.ly/4bRQ5EN. #Olympics
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We’re proud to be named one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women 2024! 🎉This recognition reflects our commitment to inclusiveness and equal opportunity. We will continue our passionate work together until we #ENDALZ. https://lnkd.in/dXK8_2iu
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We’re excited to announce that the Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation is awarding more than $4 million in grants to 21 community-based service providers to increase availability of quality dementia-specific respite care—the first-year recipients of a five-year, $25 million grant program.
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Thank you to the LCS #Walk2EndAlz Platinum Team for raising over $600K in 2023 to support the work of the Alzheimer’s Association. You are awesome and we are grateful for your continued support this year! 💜 #ENDALZ
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Ask your friends, family and co-workers to join you in participating in the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Start your Walk to End Alzheimer’s team today: alz.org/walk. #ENDALZ #Walk2EndALZ
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Over 400 #Ride2EndALZ South Carolina cyclists 🚴♂️ embarked on a three-day journey covering 257 miles to help in the fight to #ENDALZ. They have raised an impressive $1.1M (and counting!) for Alzheimer’s care, support and research! Thank you, cyclists and volunteers, for your heart 💜, hard work and dedication.
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We’re celebrating one year of progress from the newest edition of the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map 🗺️. By implementing the 24 actions from the #HBIRoadMap, state and local health departments are reducing the risk of cognitive decline across their communities, supporting caregivers and promoting better brain health for all. ✅ Community partnerships ✅ Health equity integration ✅ New evaluation tool Visit alz.org/HBIRoadMap for valuable resources that support #PublicHealth efforts.
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We sat down with "Late Bloomers" writer Anna Greenfield, director Lisa Steen and star Karen Gillan to discuss the film and its themes of caregiving, humor and connections between those impacted by dementia. #ENDALZ
“Late Bloomers” Shines a Light on, Caregiving and the Impact of Dementia on Families
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#PublicHealth officials: Apply to join us and our partners, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and NACCHO, for the Risk Reduction Learning Collaborative—a learning and networking opportunity to improve brain health in your community. Be one of the 70 local health departments participating in the nationwide sessions from September 2024 to July 2025. You will leave having: 🧠 Increased knowledge of public health initiatives that can promote dementia risk reduction 📝 Tools to plan and host a community meeting to produce an action plan to reduce dementia risk. Find your location and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eTPwbNNk.