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Recent News Highlights in Minnesota-North Dakota

March 20, 2024 (Echo Press) | How to understand and respond to dementia related behaviors

March 12, 2024 (InForum) | Alzheimer’s Association to offer free virtual presentations

March 12, 2024 (Great Plains Innovation Network) | Grant Applications for the Center for Dementia Respite Innovation to Offer Person-Centered Dementia Care to Local Respite Care Providers

March 4, 2024 (WCCO Radio) | A discussion on Alzheimer's and Dementia

February 28, 2024 (Jamestown Sun) | Alzheimer's program planned at SMP Health - Ave Maria in Jamestown

February 22,2024 (KFYR) | New Alzheimer’s Association caregivers support group launches in Bismarck

February 20, 2024 (North Dakota Today) | Intimacy & Dementia

February 15, 2024 (Minot Daily News) | Alzheimer's Association offers free presentations

February 14, 2024 (Voices of Aging Podcast, U of MN) | Advocacy Work with the Alzheimer's Association

February 11, 2024 (InForum) | Alzheimer's Association to host monthly support group in Fargo

February 11, 2024 (KSTP) | Piece Prize Puzzle Competition

February 7, 2024 (WillGather Podcast) | Beyond Memory Loss: The Hidden Costs of Alzheimer's

February 3, 2024 (Echo Press) | Virtual jigsaw puzzle event to promote brain health, support Alzheimer's Association

February 2, 2024 (Minot Daily News) | Alzheimer’s Association offers webinar Feb. 28

January 31, 2024 (Echo Press) Editorial: Glimmers of progress in Alzheimer's battle

January 30, 2024 (MN Reformer) | Preparing to hang up the car keys as we age  

January 26, 2024 (Grand Rapids Herald) | Newest resident at the Pillars is a fluffy Golden Retriever

January 24, 2024 (Duluth News Tribune) | Reader's View: Stauber's support for Alzheimer's appreciated

January 23, 2024 (My Villager) | Acting on Alzheimer’s

January 23, 2024 (Fox9) | Blood tests can accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease: new research

January 22, 2024 (Telemundo MN) | Signos y síntomas de la enfermedad de Alzheimer

January 18, 2024 (RIS Media) | NAR Announces New Volunteering Works Recipients

January 11, 2024 (InForum) | Alzheimer's Association to host 2-part virtual presentation for caregivers

December 22, 2023 (Kare-11) | How to cope with Alzheimer's or other dementia during the holidays

December 22, 2023 (KNSI) | Expert Offers Tips To Navigate The Holidays With Someone Suffering From Dementia

December 22, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Extension to hold aging well workshops

December 22, 2023 (KNSI) | ALZFighters Assemble! KNSI Radiothon Crushes Goal

December 21, 2023 (WDIO) | Adjusting to Holidays with Alzheimer's

December 21, 2023 (KX News) | Memory loss and the holidays: How to help loved ones stay comfortable

December 21, 2023 (KNSI) | Alzheimer’s Association KNSI Radiothon Helping Fund Transformational Treatments

​​​December 21, 2023 (KNSI) | KNSI Radio Joins Forces with Alzheimer's Association in The Longest Day: ALZ Fighters Radiothon

December 19, 2023 (Fox9) | Reducing holiday stress, gathering tips for families

December 12, 2023 (Fargo Forum) | Moorhead Public Library hosting free class on Alzheimer's Dec 18

December 9, 2023 (The Viking Age) | Vikings unveil unique designs for My Cause My Cleats program

December 8, 2023 (Fox21) | Newest Caribou Coffee Open In Hermantown

December 5, 2023 (KYFR) | Free webinar to be hosted on Alzheimer’s and holiday stress

December 5, 2023 (Red Lake Nation News) | U of M Medical School study finds visions of nonphysical world are common among cognitively healthy Ojibwe individuals

December 5, 2023 (Motherhood Moment) | Healthy Habits - Reducing stress during the holidays

December 2, 2023 (Mankato Free Press) | Klobuchar support of Alzheimer's research makes a difference

​​​December 1, 2023 (KX News) | Alzheimer's Association hosts free online presentation

December 1, 2023 (Fargo Forum) | Alzheimer's Association to host webinar on reducing holiday stress

​​​November 30, 2023 (Streets MN) | Ride to End Alzheimer’s Aims for a Cure

November 28, 2023 (WDIO) | Caribou Coffee opening new location in Hermantown

November 26, 2023 (Excelsior Chamber) | Holiday Gift Guide

November 21, 2023 (News Dakota) | SVMC Discusses Memory Loss Nov. 30

November 20, 2023 (Hometown Focus) | Range area raises $81,000 to fight Alzheimer's disease

November 20, 2023 (Mesabi Tribune) | Range Area Walk to End Alzheimer's continues to work toward $85,000 goal

November 19 , 2023 (Kare-11) | Oratorio Society of Minnesota performs 'Alzheimer's Stories'

​​​November 15, 2023 (New Ulm Journal) | More government funding, research vital to find cure for Alzheimer’s disease

November 12, 2023 (SW Newsmedia) | Carver County libraries host programming for Alzheimer's Awareness Month

November 11, 2023 (Fargo Forum) | Caregivers of people with Alzheimer's invited to new support group in Fargo

November 9, 2023 (Winona Post) | Dementia Caregiver Support Group

November 5, 2023 (KTTC) | Rochester hosts Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia

November 1, 2023 (KIMT) | Dementia advocate to highlight living with cognitive disorder at brain health conference

November 1, 2023 (Grand Forks Herald) | Grand Forks Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises more than $111,000 for family support, research efforts

October 31, 2023 (Post Bulletin) | For one Minnesota woman, her dementia diagnosis keeps her 'focusing on every single day'

October 26, 2023 (Grand Forks Herald) | Letter: Sen. Cramer's support of Alzheimer's research is appreciated - Grand Forks Herald 

October 25, 2023 (Williston Herald) | Alzheimer's Association offers virtual presentation for professionals in healthcare, caregiving

October 24, 2023 (Winona Post) | Community meetings

October 19, 2023 (Echo Press) | Walk to End Alzheimer's raises $32,000

October 17, 2023 (InForum) | Letter: Thank you, Sen. Cramer, for supporting Alzheimer's research

October 16, 2023 (KSTP) | Growing Connections program ‘growing optimism’ in Minnesota Alzheimer’s community

October 16, 2023 (Twin Cities Live) | Brain Health with AARP

October 16, 2023 (KIMT) | Medicare will remove limits on PET scans used with new Alzheimer’s drugs

October 12, 2023 (CCX-TV) | Cyclists Come to Maple Grove for Inaugural Ride To End Alzheimer’s

October 9, 2023 (KX News) | Alzheimer’s tips to keep a loved one from wandering

October 7, 2023 (KMOT) | Statistics on Alzheimer’s disease in North Dakota

October 6, 2023 (KFYR) | Families share who they’re walking for ahead of Saturday’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Minot

October 6, 2023 (KX News) | KX Conversation: Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Minot

October 6, 2023 (Hometown Focus) | Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association exceeds expectations

October 5, 2023 (Sun Sailor) | Walking in Plymouth for the Alzheimer’s Association

October 5, 2023 (WDIO) | Lawmakers and members of UMD’s Memory Keepers visit Duluth Alzheimer’s Association

October 4, 2023 (Jamestown Sun) | 'Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia' program to be presented in Jamestown

October 4, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Alzheimer’s awareness walk on Saturday

October 1, 2023 (West Central Tribune) | Photos: Teams raise significant funds at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

September 30, 2023 (Kare-11) | Walk To End Alzheimer's turns Minneapolis streets purple

September 26, 2023 (Winona Post) | Upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's unites families

September 25, 2023 (Radio Jornalera) | Hablemos de Alzheimer Patricia Hernández

September 20, 2023 (InForum) | Free virtual presentation about dementia care set for October

September 20, 2023 (ND Physicians) | Alzheimer's - it's personal to me

September 19, 2023 (Winona Post) | Winonans invited to join Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sept. 30

September 18, 2023 (WJON) | Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's this Saturday in St. Cloud

September 17, 2023 (KSTP) | Pair of canoers 'break the stigma' of life with Alzheimer's

September 16, 2023 (Grand Forks Herald) | Walk the walk

September 15, 2023 (WDIO) | Around Town – Sept. 15, 2023- Chisholm walk

September 14, 2023 (WCCO) | Turning tragedy into triumph in the battle with Alzheimer's

September 14, 2023 (InForum) | Public program on Alzheimer's disease set for Moorhead

September 13, 2023 (U of MN) | Public health initiatives can support caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementia

September 13, 2023 (Grand Forks Herald) | Hundreds expected for 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Grand Forks' Sertoma Park

September 12, 2023 (InForum) | Registration is open to join the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Grand Forks 

September 12, 2023 (Newsleader) | Walk to end Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 23 in St. Cloud

September 11, 2023 (Jamestown Sun) | Calendar: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body presentation

September 11, 2023 (KEYC) | Mankato’s Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event held on Saturday

September 11, 2023 (WDIO) | Alzheimer’s Association walk to end Alzheimer’s raising awareness in Duluth

September 9, 2023 (KFYR-TV) | Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place Saturday in Bismarck

September 9, 2023 (KARE-11) Woodbury family's fundraiser for fight against Alzheimer's and TC Walk to End Alz

September 8, 2023 (KX News) | Why she walks to #EndAlz in North Dakota- Bismarck

September 7, 2023 (KIMT) | Walk to End Alzheimer's in Rochester is Saturday, Sept. 9

September 7, 2023 (WDIO) | Around Town - Twin Ports Walk in Duluth

September 7, 2023 (Pioneer Press) | Woodbury sisters fight back against Alzheimer’s with backyard fundraiser

September 6, 2023 (Jamestown Sun) | Alzheimer’s presentation is Sept. 11 in Jamestown

September 6, 2023 (Echo Press) | Walk to End Alzheimer's to be held in Alexandria on Sept. 9

September 6, 2023 ( WDIO) | Walk to End Alzheimer’s Range Area is coming up in Chisholm on September 16th

September 2, 2023 (Mesabi Tribune) | Range Area Walk to End Alzheimer's is on its way to meeting goal

September 1, 2023 (Hometown Focus) | Feed Your Noodle fundraiser at Valentini’s -Chisholm Walk

September 1, 2023 (Hometown Focus) | Taking on Alzheimer’s

September 1, 2023 (MPR) | Sisters celebrate 10 years of supporting Alzheimer's caregivers

August 31, 2023 (InForum) | Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Sept. 23 in West Fargo

August 30, 2023 (Voice of Alexandria) | Walk to End Alz Alexandria

August 29, 2023 (Owatonna People's Press) | Community invited to join the Sept. 24 Walk to End Alzheimer's

August 24, 2023 (Benson County Farmers Press) | When an Alzheimer's patient wanders, person-centered care is a must

August 23, 2023 (KIMT 3) | 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' in Rochester happening next month

August 22, 23 (Q Media Podcast) | Good Morning, Good News - Red Wing Walk

August 12, 2023 (Echo Press) | Dementia is topic of upcoming listen and learn in Alexandria

August 12, 2023 (Echo Press) | Walk to End Alzheimer's to be held on Sept. 9 in Alexandria

August 10, 2023 (Voice of Alexandria) | Alexandria Lakes Area residents invited to join the Alzheimer's Walk on Sept. 9

August 7, 2023 (KTTC) | A Walk to End Alzheimer’s September 9th

August 4, 2023 (Voice of Alexandria) | Dementia is topic of upcoming Listen & Learn

August 3, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Dementia care workshop scheduled

July 26, 2023 (Bismarck Tribune) | Caregiver Connection hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association (link no longer active)

July 26, 2023 (Express Healthcare Management) | Highest Prevalence of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Found in East and Southeastern United States

July 25, 2023 (KX News) | North Dakota counties with the highest and lowest cases of Alzheimer's

July 25, 2023 (Willmar Radio) | Western, southwest Minnesota counties have highest percentage of Alzheimer's disease

July 25, 2023 (Fox21) | New Research Estimates The Levels Of Alzheimer's County By County

July 23, 2023 (Fox9) | Minnesota counties with highest rates of Alzheimer's disease

July 20, 2023 (Kare-11) | Study: Hearing aids may cut risk of dementia in half (scroll down to view the second video on the page)

July 19, 2023 (WDIO) | Last pitch thrown at 9th year of Alzheimer awareness Wiffleball tournament

July 12, 2023 (KFYR) | Minot-area families impacted by Alzheimer’s react to FDA approval of treatment drug

July 12, 2023 (Austin Daily Herald) | Sterling presents over $73K to Alzheimer's Association

July 7, 2023 (WDIO) | Reaction to FDA's approval of drug for Alzheimer's

July 6, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Alzheimer's Association hosts virtual webinar

July 6, 2023 (Star Tribune) | Wait for Alzheimer's drug ends, but race for access begins

July 6, 2023 (Kare-11) | Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi receives full FDA approval

July 5, 2023 (KX News) | Alzheimer’s organization provides tips for summer gatherings with loved ones

June 22, 2023 (InForum) | Marathon open house event aims to raise funds for Alzheimer's research

June 21, 2023(KIMT)| Bowl-a-thon to strike out Alzheimer’s

June 20, 2023 (InForum) | Family members, advocates rally for further access to Alzheimer's treatments

June 20, 2023 (KVRR) | Rally held for access to Alzheimer’s treatment

June 18, 2023 (InForum) | Alzheimer's Association holding Fargo rally for medication access

June 18, 2023 (WDIO) | Father’s Day: Twin Ports Mustang & Ford Club Car Show

June 16, 2023 (WJJY) | Community Focus- Brainerd Walk to End Alzheimer's

June 15, 2023 (News Dakota) | Sheyenne Memory Cafe Meets June 29

June 14, 2023 (U of MN) | Talking Alzheimer’s awareness with U of M

June 14, 2023 (Mankato Free Press) | Mayo in Mankato granted $181,000 to area causes this year

June 9, 2023 (ND Today- NBC) | 3rd Annual Longest Open House

June 9, 2023 (Morrison County Record) | Coborn's selling purple flowers in June to benefit Alzheimer's Association

June 8, 2023 (News Dakota) | County & City Recognize Alzheimer's & Dementia Awareness

June 8, 2023 (KNSI) | Alzheimer’s Association Benefitting From Friday’s Barenaked Ladies Concert

June 8, 2023 (AB Newswire) | Realtor Kyle Olson Hosts Record-Breaking 64-Hour Open House to Support Alzheimer’s Research

June 6, 2023 (Fox9) | Medicare will require research registry for coverage new Alzheimer’s drugs

June 5, 2023 (WDIO) | Twin Ports Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kickoff

May 31, 2023 (Grand Forks Herald) | Valley Senior Living employees honored by North Dakota Long Term Care Association

May 16, 2023 (Sun Current) | Edina couple raises millions for dementia research

May 14, 2023 (Mankato Free Press) | CMS should reverse decision to block class of treatments

May 10, 2023 (Marshall Independent) | Unblock access to Alzheimer’s treatment

May 5, 2023 (Hometown Source) | Letter to the editor: Advancing treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

May 2, 2023 (CNBC) | Bipartisan attorneys general call on Medicare to cover Alzheimer's treatments - CNBC

April 25, 2023 (Telemundo MN) | Familia Latina Encuentra Apoyo Para Tratar A Familiar Con Alzheimer

April 24, 2023 (St. Paul Voice) | Unfair treatment for Alzheimer's patients

April 15, 2023 (Bismarck Tribune) | Letter: Honor volunteers who fight to end Alzheimer's

April 14, 2023 (Austin Daily Herald) | Letter to the Editor: Policies stymie Alzheimer’s progress

April 15, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Support access to Alzheimer’s treatment

April 11, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Virtual presentation educates family members on money matters

April 8, 2023 (Fargo Inforum)| Alzheimer’s Association offers free financial planning presentation

April 4, 2023 (Sun Post) | LETTER: Advocating for Alzheimer’s

March 25, 2023 (Aitkin Age) | Aitkin County Caregiver Memory Loss Support Group

March 21, 2023 (ABC-6) | Sen. Klobuchar receives Humanitarian of the Year award for work addressing Alzheimer’s Disease 

March 19, 2023 (Aitkin Age) | ANGELS and Alzheimer’s are partnering

March 16, 2023 (Fox9) | New data shines light on Alzheimer's impact

March 16, 2023 (Kare-11) | Alzheimer’s advocates push for legislation to address racial gap

March 15, 2023 (WCCO) | Number of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease is on the rise

March 15, 2023 (KIMT) | Alzheimer’s Association’s 2023 report reveals alarming information about caregiver industry in Minnesota

March 15, 2023 (Kare-11) | New Alzheimer’s report highlights caregiver and workforce challenges

March 9, 2023 (MN Reformer) | What we don’t know about Alzheimer’s can harm us

March 6, 2023 (Telemundo MN) | Información Esencial Sobre El Alzheimer
 
February 26, 2023 (Northern News Now) | Organization raising health awareness Duluth Women’s Expo

February 11, 2023 (InForum) | Valentine's Day gifts for people living with dementia and their caregivers 

February 10, 2023 (WDAY) | Moorhead sports legend and coach balancing life with Alzheimer's diagnosis

February 6, 2023 (New Ulm Journal) | Medicare should cover Alzheimer’s treatment  

January 27, 2023 (News Dakota) | City-County Health Awarded Healthy Brain Initiative Grant

January 18, 2023 (KX News) | Alzheimer’s Association gathers at the Capitol to speak with lawmakers

January 16, 2023 (Kare-11) | MN experts, Alzheimer’s family advocates respond to latest FDA decision

January 13, 2023 (KX News) | Cost of newly approved Alzheimer's drug could limit access

January 9, 2023 (KSTP) | FDA expedites approval for Alzheimer's drug intended to slow disease progression

January 7, 2023 (Echo Press) | Editorial: 5 signs of progress in Alzheimer's research

 

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