Alzheimer's Association

Gary Southshore RailCats Game on August 2 to Support Alzheimer’s Association

Gary Southshore RailCats Game on August 2 to Support Alzheimer’s Association A portion of ticket sales will help fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research INDIANAPOLIS, July 11, 2019 – The Gary SouthShore RailCats will take on the Milwaukee Milkmen on Friday, August 2, where a portion of ticket sales purchased through...

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Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research

Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Northwest Indiana residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. The Merrillville Walk to End Alzheimer’s...

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Alzheimer’s Association to host Free Education Programs

Alzheimer’s Association to host Free Education Programs The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will be hosting two sessions of “Know the 10 Signs.” The first will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at Westchester Library - Thomas Branch, located at 200 W. Indiana Ave....

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Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research

Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter invites Merrillville residents, individuals and companies in the surrounding counties to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk...

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Alzheimer’s Association Provides 10 Signs to Watch for During the Holiday Season

Alzheimer’s Association Provides 10 Signs to Watch for During the Holiday Season The holiday season can be busy with travel and visits from family and friends who might not often see one another. This time together may raise questions about a person’s physical and cognitive health. Although some change in cognitive ability can...

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Early Detection is Important; Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Early Detection is Important; Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s The holiday season can be busy with travel and visits from family and friends who might not often see one another. This time together may raise questions about a person’s physical and cognitive health. Although some change in cognitive ability can...

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Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raises $1.5 Million Statewide

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raises $1.5 Million Statewide Largest Fundraiser Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Support and Research Programs During September and October, thousands of Hoosiers joined the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter Walk to End Alzheimer’s in a movement to...

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Alzheimer’s Association Launches Early Investigators Research Program

Alzheimer’s Association Launches Early Investigators Research Program Research program will award three Indiana students $2,500 The Alzheimer’s Association is launching an Early Investigators Research Program. This program encourages, recognizes and awards promising research projects in basic biomedical,...

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New International Report Reveals Staggering Growth, Costs of Alzheimer’s Care Needs in Decades to Come

New International Report Reveals Staggering Growth, Costs of Alzheimer’s Care Needs in Decades to Come People with Dementia are 7.5 Times More Likely to Develop Care Needs within 2 Years Than Those with Coronary Heart Disease, Cancer or Diabetes According to the Alzheimer’s Disease International 2013 World Alzheimer’s Report, “Journey of...

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Merrillville on 9/22 and in Michigan City on 10/6

Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Merrillville on 9/22 and in Michigan City on 10/6 Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Sunday, 9/22 at Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville OR Sunday, 10/6 at Washington Park in Michigan City Registration starts at 12:30PM & the Opening Ceremony starts at 1:30PM Alzheimer’s disease is the largest...

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