Change starts on the community level. Person by person, the Alzheimer's Association is expanding our reach to underrepresented individuals affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia across the country. Through local partnerships over the past year, we have increased our ability to seed and nurture relationships with communities that are underserved yet disproportionately impacted. 

Nez Perce and Nimiipuu Health in Idaho   

The partnership between the Alzheimer's Association Washington State and North Idaho Chapter and the Nimiipuu Health Memory Care Program provides education to the Nez Perce tribal community and Nimiipuu Health staff to help raise awareness and share dementia resources. The Nimiipuu Health Memory Care Program is making a big impact in the tribal community by providing education and support to elders and families. 

Alpha Phi Alpha for ALZBrainTrust in Southern California  

In Los Angeles, the Alzheimer's Association partnered with the Beta Psi Lambda chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha (Alpha) Fraternity as part of ALZBrainTrust, a new initiative designed to foster collaboration, engage communities and increase participation in clinical research related to Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alpha brothers in Los Angeles are helping build relationships with community organizations and driving conversations around key issues facing the diverse populations of the city when it comes to dementia medical research.

Mexican Consulate in Arizona

The Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter partners with the Mexican Consulate's Ventanilla de Salud program to provide dementia-related information and education through Facebook Live, with events taking place in five Arizona consulates — Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales, Yuma and Douglas — reaching nearly 2,000 people. The consulates also promote different Association education programs through in-person events.

ALZ Cares for Rural Rocky Mountain Communities

Through ALZ Cares for Rural Rocky Mountain Communities, the Alzheimer's Association engaged rural and frontier communities in a five-state region that includes Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. This project resulted in stronger engagement of the Paiute, Shoshone Bannock and Northern Arapaho tribes, and Asian American and Pacific Islander, Hispanic and African refugee population. Together, with local volunteers and community-based organizations, the Rocky Mountain States chapters reached over 11,000 individuals in 2024 to provide education programs, awareness presentations and support groups. 

Health Equity Coalition in Wisconsin 

In recognition of Black History Month, the Health Equity Coalition in Wisconsin hosted a program at St. Mark AME Church in Milwaukee to address the health disparities affecting Black Americans living with Alzheimer's and all other dementia. The event combined education, advocacy, community support, and encouraged attendees to take action. The program included an inspiring keynote address from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley; Dr. Kevin Izard of the Cream City Medical Society; and Hope DeVougas from Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore’s office as speakers.

U.S. Veterans Administration LGBTQ+ Liaison in Michigan   

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter partners with the U.S. Veterans Administration and its LGBTQ+ liaison to bring education and support services onsite through fairs. This partnership led to an introduction to representatives of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Two Spirit community, which resulted in being invited to and participating in the Isabella Indian Reservation Pride celebration and gaining connections with leaders.

Philippine Nurses Association in Southeastern Virginia   

The Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter partners with the Philippine Nurses Association of Virginia, Inc., to provide Filipino Americans support and education via health fairs and community education sessions. Through this partnership, the chapter created a new Filipino support group at the Philippine Community Center and recruited volunteers and partners for Walk to End Alzheimer’s® at the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Asian Advisory Board.

Cascade United Methodist Church in Georgia  

Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta hosted a lunch and learn to discuss how Alzheimer's and all other dementia disproportionately affects the Black community, the importance of early detection, and care and support. The event also featured speakers from AARP and the Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Emory University sharing their valuable information and resources for caregivers.

Black Men's Brain Health Conference in Louisiana   

The Alzheimer's Association Louisiana Chapter brought together community leaders, including state legislators and chapter volunteers, for a panel discussion on navigating Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving at the 2025 4th Annual Black Men's Brain Health Conference in New Orleans. This conference, held at Xavier University of Louisiana, addresses brain health disparities among Black men, focusing on cognitive aging, Alzheimer's disease and sociocultural impacts.