Alzheimer's Association: Vermont Chapter

November is National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer's Association honors the dedication and strength of caregivers who provide unpaid care to people with Alzheimer's disease. Join us for a special series of education programs: Navigating the Dementia Care Journey and Caregiver Conversations: Journey of Hope

Visit alz.org/manh/events/caregivers-month to learn more and to register!

The change to daylight saving time ⏰ may be especially challenging for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Caregivers can help by following these tips.

The Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has many offerings of Support Groups for Care Partners and those Living with Dementia; there are both in-person groups as well as virtual groups. For a complete listing of what we offer and when, visit our chapter website at:

https://www.alz.org/vermont/helping_you/support-groups

Happy to all our feline friends who are helping us raise awareness in the fight to ! 😸🐾💜

Drop us a pic of your special friend in the comments!

YOU are hereby invited to a gathering to celebrate all the successes of this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's in the Northeast Kingdom! Join us at Boule Bakery in St. Johnsbury the morning of Tuesday, November 19th, anytime between 8am & 10am to meet our team, enjoy a baked good, and find out how YOU can volunteer in the fight to .
Hope to see you there!

Being a caregiver to someone who has Alzheimer's or another dementia can be so challenging in so many different ways. Please know that you ARE NOT ALONE and we at the Alzheimer's Association are here for you. You can call our Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 day or night, 365 days a year with any questions or concerns. 💜

Attention Podcast Listeners!

On today’s episode of , we’re joined by Officer Steven Duqette with the Manchester Police Department and Lt. Col. Mark Davison with the Connecticut State Police to discuss protecting and serving the older population and individuals living with dementia. The two share their experiences with wandering, scams targeting older adults, hoarding, and how dementia training is beneficial for first responders. We also chat about wandering registries and how they can provide law enforcement agencies with a critical network of information in the event of a wandering incident.

For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association Approaching Alzheimer’s: First Responder Training visit alz.org/professionals/first-responders.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or visit alz.org/speakingofalz

Today is ! Break out your chess board ♟ and engage in some strategic gameplay to put your brain to work. Challenging your mind may have short- and long-term benefits for your brain. Learn more at alz.org/healthyhabits

Happy International to all the women and girls whose strength and determination are moving us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia! Your passion and commitment is an inspiration. 💜

During , we want to help you make decisions about your health and the health of those you care about. These positive, everyday actions can help reduce your risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer's and dementia: alz.org/healthyhabits.

Our Champlain Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's is THIS SUNDAY, 9/29 at the Shelburne Museum. Tell us, Who do YOU walk for? We'd love for you to share - drop us a comment if you like 💜

Plus, there's still time to register! Come join us!
https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2024/VT-Vermont?pg=entry&fr_id=17994

You have the chance to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s all year long!

Here’s a calendar of ways to be involved throughout the year through reminders and new ideas for passive and active fundraising!

During Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month we’re celebrating Hispanics/Latinos who fight to through volunteerism, advocacy, education & research. We are grateful for their important work to move us closer to a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

We are grateful to the many Hispanic/Latino champions who are fighting to end Alzheimer’s! During Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, we recognize the volunteers, researchers, healthcare workers and individuals who are making a big impact in their communities.

We rounded out the weekend with a walk in the Northeast Kingdom on Sunday morning, with over 400 participants packing the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center! It was another successful event full of community, awareness and hope 💜.

Again we thank all the generous sponsors; the organizing committee, the volunteers, our chapter staff and ALL the walkers who made our second walk so successful. You all are AMAZING. We look forward to seeing you next year; in the meantime, here are some highlights of this special day!