Alzheimer's Association

During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating American Indian and Alaska Natives and their important work to raise Alzheimer’s awareness & better health within their communities, moving us closer to a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. #ENDALZ

Did you know that engaging in regular exercise can help reduce stress while benefiting your brain health? Get moving and learn more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits. #NationalStressAwarenessDay

🗳️ Help choose the 2026 Supporter Card design!

Make a gift, then vote for your favorite of the 3 finalists here ➡️ bit.ly/4qOWLMD

You’ll receive the winning card design as a sign of your support in the fight against Alzheimer’s. 💜

Today marks the start of #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth — a time to honor the incredible strength, compassion and commitment of those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. 💜

Share a tribute to a caregiver in your life at alz.org/honor. #ENDALZ

🗒️💜 Note to self as a busy holiday season nears: check in with loved ones, stay informed, and make an impact in the fight against Alzheimer's.

Double your impact with our Grateful Giving 2X Match—happening NOW! ➡️ bit.ly/47GTU0x

Thank you for being a part of #Walk2EndALZ, Cindy!

Exciting, New Developments in the Fight Against Alzheimer's

What can you do to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's? And where are we with early detection & treatment? Dr. Heather Snyder of the #AlzheimersAssociation is here w/ news of exciting breakthroughs in the fight against a disease that afflicts 1 in 9 Americans. open.spotify.com/episode/1plT...

There’s still time to be part of what’s next in neuroscience! Abstract submissions for AAIC Neuroscience Next (Feb. 23-26) are open now until Oct. 22 for students and early career investigators. Learn more: alz.org/NeuroscienceNext. #AAICNeuro

GLP-1s and Alzheimer’s: What You Need to Know GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide, known for diabetes and weight loss, are being studied for Alzheimer’s disease. Trial results could reshape future treatment and care.

Could semaglutide, a GLP-1 drug sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, hold promise for early Alzheimer’s? 🔬 Two clinical trials are underway to determine whether the medication can slow the progression of the disease. Learn more: bit.ly/47oCDci.

Alzheimer’s Association Welcomes FDA Clearance of First Blood Test for Use in Primary Care to Rule Out Alzheimer’s-Related Amyloid Pathology Developed by Roche, this is the first blood test for use in primary care to rule out Alzheimer's-related amyloid pathology.

The FDA has cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer’s for use in primary care settings to rule out the presence of amyloid.

“This is another important step toward expanding access to Alzheimer’s diagnostic tools." -Joanne Pike, Association president & CEO

Read our full statement: bit.ly/4oh3Tiu

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Registration is open for AAIC Neuroscience Next, Feb. 23-26. This no-cost, global hybrid event is a great opportunity to collaborate and connect both in person and virtually around the globe! Learn more: alz.org/NeuroscienceNext. #AAICNeuro #ALZSky #NeuroSky

AUTUMN 2X MATCH CHALLENGE During our Autumn 2x Match Challenge, your gift today can go 2x as far toward helping us continue to provide much-needed care and support resources like ALZ Talks, as well as advance crucial research to end this devastating disease.

Until Oct 10, your gift—up to $150K—can be matched to fund Alzheimer’s research & support, including free ALZ Talks webinars on brain health, dementia & caregiving. Watch the ALZ Talks playlist at: bit.ly/ALZYouTube 💜

ALZ TALKS Webinars Streaming Now Our free ALZ Talks webinars provide education, information, news and resources on a variety of brain health, dementia and caregiving topics. Here are videos streaming now on the Alzheimer's Association Youtube Channel: > ALZ Talks: The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's >ALZ Talks: Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis > ALZ Talks: Caregiver Perspectives on Managing Money

Autumn changes are in the air. But one thing that never changes is our commitment to the fight against Alzheimer’s. Double your impact on our vital work with our Autumn 2X Match Challenge. 👇

www.alz.org?form=FUNQMTX...

Clinical trials are critical, but real-world data are also essential to understand how treatments perform in everyday practice. ALZ-NET, a nationwide provider-enrolled patient network created by the Association tracks data on new treatments to advance research & improve care. www.alz-net.org

Alzheimer’s Med Continues to Deliver Benefit at 3 Years Longer-term data show that donanemab’s cognitive benefits continue to grow over time, and earlier initiation reduces the risk for progression, with no new safety signals.

📊 New data from the TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 long-term extension study show donanemab provided increasing benefits over 3 years—especially when treatment began in the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s, reinforcing that early diagnosis and treatment matter. Read more via Medscape: bit.ly/472CoU9

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Neuroscience students, postdocs & early career researchers, abstract submissions are open for AAIC Neuroscience Next, Feb. 23-26! Accelerate the future of neuroscience & forge connections across the globe. Learn more: alz.org/NeuroscienceNext. #AAICNeuro #ALZSky #NeuroSky

"Memories of My Grandfather" Telenovela | alz.org Join a virtual webinar with expert insights and discussion of "Memories of My Grandfather," a telenovela that explores dementia in Hispanic families.

🔗 English screening: Tuesday, September 30 at 1 p.m. CT: alz.org/memoriestelenovela
🔗 Spanish screening: Tuesday, October 7 at 1 p.m. CT: alz.org/recuerdostelenovela

#HispanicHeritageMonth

There’s still time to register for the English and Spanish virtual screenings of “Memories of My Grandfather.”

The telenovela centers on the impact of Alzheimer's on a multigenerational Hispanic family in the U.S. Discussion to follow.

Registration links in next post! ⬇️

A part of #HealthyAging is taking charge of your brain health! Engage in activities like learning a new skill, breaking a sweat, or eating healthier foods, which can have a positive impact on your brain health. Learn more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits.

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Neuroscience students, postdocs & early career researchers, abstract submissions are open for AAIC Neuroscience Next, Feb. 23-26! Accelerate the future of neuroscience & forge connections across the globe. Learn more: alz.org/NeuroscienceNext. #AAICNeuro #ALZSky #NeuroSky

Time is running out to double your impact in honor of #WorldAlzheimersDay! 🌎💜

Your support can go 2X as far to strengthen the fight to #ENDALZ. This means:
✨ $25 can become ➡️ $50 ✨
✨ $60 can become ➡️ $120 ✨
✨ $120 can become ➡️ $240 ✨
Make a gift at bit.ly/46cZKGm.

Today, on #WorldAlzheimersDay 🌎, we come together to raise awareness and take action in the fight to #ENDALZ. 💜

Donate during our World Alzheimer’s Day 2X Match Challenge to double your impact: bit.ly/46cZKGm.

Unable to give? Then repost 🔁 with why you support the Alzheimer’s Association.

🌎 Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay! Make a gift in honor of the 55 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia and have DOUBLE the impact on accelerating research and helping provide vital care and support: bit.ly/46cZKGm. #ENDALZ

We're proud to share that over the last year, we invested $112.2 million in our research programs—the largest single-year on record—bringing our total active & committed investments to over $450 million. Help us continue the momentum: alz.org/donate. #ENDALZ #BrainHealth

Do What You Love to End ALZ™ | Alzheimer’s Association® Whatever it is you love to do, do it to raise funds to end Alzheimer’s. Select an activity and start your fundraiser today.

You can Do What You Love to End ALZ, too, whatever your passion may be! Learn more and create your own fundraiser: alz.org/dowhatyoulove.

Chris and Omid pictured on a Dance Dance Revolution 5th Mix machine, their feet moving mid-song as they dance.

This year they completed their 4th annual DDR livestream fundraiser, raising over $4,100. Our thanks and congratulations go out to Chris, Omid and the DDR Charity Stream Team — your skills are unbelievable! 🕺🏻🎮

After setting multiple world records Chris, whose grandfather passed away from Alzheimer's disease in 2019, joined forces with his friend Omid to create a yearly stream dedicated to raising funds and awareness to support the work of the Alzheimer's Association.

Chris and Omid, smiling for the camera after gaming.

Happy #NationalVideoGamesDay to all of the gamers out there who are fighting (and racing, and flying, and playing) to #ENDALZ! Today we're spotlighting lifelong gamer and gaming champ Chris Chike. 🧵

🧠📚 #PublicHealth Professionals: Join the Alzheimer’s Association’s Healthy Brain Initiative on Sept. 24 for a webinar launching new public health learning modules on dementia risk reduction and early detection.

Hear from experts and get a sneak peek of the modules!
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4lWMaeY.

Actress Kate Mulgrew stands with her hand on her hip, wearing an #ENDALZ purple hoodie.

Happy #StarTrekDay to all of the trekkies out there who have joined the mission to #ENDALZ throughout the quadrant - especially Captain Janeway herself, @thekatemulgrew.bsky.social! Thank you for helping us boldly explore the unknown as we work together to end Alzheimer's disease. 🖖