Did you know that the Alzheimer’s Association was started by volunteers? In 1980, a group of family caregivers and individuals recognized the need for an organization that would unite caregivers, provide support to those...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 27, 2017 · Last modified August 6, 2018
Our volunteers come from different walks of life but what they all have in common is that they’re dedicated leaders who will not rest until Alzheimer’s is ended. Below is the story of Kathi...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 25, 2017 · Last modified August 6, 2018
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week this week, we’d like to sincerely thank all of our volunteers who’ve fought in the trenches and made the strides with us. We hope you can feel the...
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by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 19, 2016
According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2016 Facts & Figures, out of the 5.4 million Americans who have the disease 200,000 are with young onset Alzheimer’s. While the numbers are quite staggering, putting a face...
The Alzheimer’s Association success is due to the commitment and dedication of thousands of volunteers across the United States who share our commitment to ending the Alzheimer’s crisis. Because of volunteers, we’re able to raise awareness and advocate for policies that will help us to ensure that all who face the disease have the quality care and support they need, and to accelerate research toward treatment and prevention of this deadly disease.
Our final highlights for National Volunteer week feature two leaders at the Alzheimer’s Association. Geoff has seen many family members suffer through Alzheimer’s disease and was connected to the Alzheimer’s Association through his co-workers...
According to Tessie, volunteer manager with the Alzheimer’s Association, a great volunteer is reliable, passionate and motivated to be part of a team. “The people who volunteer with us are not “˜just volunteers,’ they...
Our National Volunteer Week coverage continues with two more volunteers who make Alzheimer’s a mission possible: Dawn and Jim. Dawn has lost loved ones to Alzheimer’s, she is the primary caregiver for her mother...
