Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter

What We Do

About the Alzheimer’s Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.

About the Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter:
The Western Carolina Chapter provides patient and family services, information and referral, education, and advocacy in the 49 central and western North Carolina counties that serves over 110,000 people currently living with Alzheimer's disease and their 330,000 caregivers in these counties. We provide a variety of services including a 24/7 Helpline, support groups, educational programs, and MedicAlert®. We offer opportunities to get involved and to make a difference. For more information about Alzheimer's disease or the Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter, visit www.alz.org/northcarolina or call (800) 272-3900.

Interesting Info

Did you know Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States?

Did you know over 200,000 people with Alzheimer's are under the age of 65?

Did you know that by 2050 16 million people will be living with Alzheimer's?

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Volunteer Opportunities

Alzheimer's Association Community Educators (ACE)	Repeats every day until Tue Jun 30 2020. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 8:30am	Read more »
Alzheimer's Association Student Internship	Repeats every day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until Tue Jun 30 2020. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 8:30am	Read more »
Alzheimer's Association Helpline Specialist	Repeats every day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until Tue Jun 30 2020. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 3:15pm	Read more »
Alzheimer's Association Congressional Team Member	Repeats every day until Tue Jun 30 2020. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 3:15pm	Read more »
Alzheimer’s Association Community Representatives (ACR)	Repeats every day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until Tue Jun 30 2020. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 4:30pm	Read more »
Alzheimer's Association Support Group Facilitators	Repeats every week until Tue Jun 30 2020. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 9:00am	Read more »
Alzheimer's State Champion Advocates	Repeats every week until Tue Jun 30 2020. Friday, May 24, 2019 - 3:00pm	Read more »
Alzheimer's Association Faith Ambassador	Repeats every week on Saturday until Tue Jun 30 2020. Saturday, May 25, 2019 - 3:15pm	Read more »
Walk to End Alzheimer's Day of Event Volunteers	Repeats every week on Wednesday and Saturday until Mon Oct 28 2019. Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 6:00am	Read more »

Upcoming Events

The Longest Day®	June 21, 2019 (All day)	Read more »
Charlotte Walk to End Alzheimer's®	November 2, 2019 - 9:00am to 1:00pm	Read more »