Alzheimer's Association Miami Valley

HB 397 (public awareness campaign) is scheduled for a committee hearing today. The bill aims to increase education, awareness, and understanding of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and other types of dementia. https://loom.ly/0NEnHiw #ENDALZ #advocacy #ALZadvocacy

May is Women's Health Month! Did you know that almost two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer's are women? It's never too early (or too late) to prioritize your brain 🧠. By adopting these simple habits, we can all protect our brain health: alz.org/healthyhabits. #WomensHealthMonth 💜

Thank you to our amazing advocates, Ohio legislators and staff, and everyone who made the 25th annual Ohio State Advocacy Day a success this week! Join us next year -- sign up as an advocate today! https://loom.ly/B97YOYE #ENDALZ

It was an exciting day in Columbus at the 25th Annual Advocacy Day! It was a sea of purple! 250 advocates, legislators, and special guests enjoyed a motivating luncheon. Thanks to everyone involved in this successful event to help all families in Ohio impacted by Alzheimer's! #ENDALZ

This week, more than 1,000 Alzheimer’s Association advocates from all 50 states were in Washington, D.C. at the AIM Advocacy Forum to advance important legislation and call for additional funding for dementia research. A group of volunteer advocates, chapter and public policy staff proudly represented Ohio! #ENDALZ Cedric D. Howard, Maria Deneau, CDP Todd Markle Jennie Buckwalter

The 25th annual Ohio Alzheimer's Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus is on Tuesday, April 23. Join advocates from across the state for a special luncheon program and with state legislators. Make a difference for 220,000 Ohioans living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and families! Register by March 25: https://loom.ly/Ue1hYIA #ENDALZ

The Alzheimer’s Association is accepting applications for the Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) Grant. The CDRI is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to making respite service providers (adult day centers, in-home services, innovative models) more dementia-capable and provide the best person-centered care possible. Beginning in July 2024, the CDRI will provide a maximum of 20 grants totaling $4 million annually for the next five years to respite providers. Providers can learn more and apply at alz.org/CDRI. Applications are due on June 1.

March is #NationalNutritionMonth! Nourish your body and brain with healthier snacks and meals that you enjoy. Look for 🥦 vegetables, 🐟 leaner meats/proteins, 🍓 foods less processed and lower in fat. Doing so can help reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Get more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits. #healthiersnack #healthyhabit #nationalnutritionmonth #alzheimer #endalz

As our newest Walk manager, Ben will focus on the chapter’s non-metro walks. For the past five years, he has worked in the nonprofit world in a number of leadership roles. He is a graduate of Wright State University, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master's of business administration degree. He has lived in the Miami Valley his entire life, currently residing in Vandalia with his fiancé and two dogs. When not spending time with them, he can be found running or doing something to stay active.

Today is the last day to say "YES!" to being the captain of your walk team to receive your Team Captain beanie. Register your 2024 Walk team before end of day February 29, 2024, and and raise or self-donate at least $25 to qualify. Register at alz.org/walkmiaimivalley or text ALZWALK to 51555. As the team captain, you will play a key role in organizing and motivating your team. Take the step with us toward a better future for those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. Together, we have the opportunity to make an even bigger impact in 2024. Review the most recent Community Impact Report https://loom.ly/lP34E_0 to read about our 2023 accomplishments. #teamcaptain #winterhat #register #alzheimer #endalz