Alzheimer's Association

Disconnect Between Seniors and Physicians When It Comes to Cognitive Assessment According to New Alzheimer’s Association Report

This Report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows the latest statistics and information on Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality and cost of care in West Virginia and nationally. Charleston, WV, March 5, 2019 – Findings from the Alzheimer’s Association 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released today show that, despite a strong belief among seniors and…

Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Association Offers a $1M Matching Campaign

Letter from Donna McCullough, Chief Development Officer for Alzheimer’s Association. I’m pleased to announce that Vicky Patel has generously agreed to donate an extraordinary $1 million to the Alzheimer’s Association if we can raise that same amount by December 31. Vicky is heartbroken by the devastating impact Alzheimer’s had on her father and is committed to changing the trajectory…

Alzheimer's Association

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TO HOST ADVOCACY DAY AT THE WV STATE CAPITOL

Charleston, W.Va. – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is hosting an Advocacy Day on Tuesday, February 5, at 9:00 a.m. in Charleston at the West Virginia State Capitol. The Alzheimer’s Association’s state advocacy day is an opportunity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and those caring for them to share their personal stories and…