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    Alzheimer’s Association Partners with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to Promote Brain Health and Support Families Through Education and Awareness

    The partnership aims to reach Black/African American families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia with disease information and care and support resources.

    February 3, 2025

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    Stay up-to-date on the latest news to learn about advances in Alzheimer’s care, research and treatments in Northeastern New York. Read press releases, blogs, e-News and more.

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    ALZ magazine shares inspiration and information about the fight to end Alzheimer’s, along with tips on how to make your brain the focus of a healthy lifestyle.

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    Local Media Coverage

    For local media, our communications team can provide up-to-date information on Alzheimer’s and brain health and arrange interviews with experts on Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Local experts available for commentary include Beth Smith-Boivin, our chapter's executive director and a research expert, public policy staff, social workers delivering care and support, Capital Region-based researchers, and families and individuals affected by Alzheimer's.

    Media Contact:
    Marisa Korytko, Marketing and Public Relations Director
    mekorytko@alz.org
    518.675.7208

    Local Media Coverage:
    Adirondack Daily Enterprise: Alzheimer’s fundraiser is Aug. 21 in Lake Placid
    The Daily Star: Oneonta to host discussion on Alzheimer's disease
    WNYT-TV: Alzheimer's and Extreme Heat
    WRGB-TV: Alzheimer's awareness needs "robust" campaign to help spur early detection, treatment
    Press-Republican: The Longest Day of Reading
    Times Union: SEEN: An Evening to End Alzheimer’s Gala
    The Saratogian: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Conference provides resources and community
    Press Republican: Running for a Cause: Chazy’s Kelly Andrew to compete in NYC Marathon
    Times Union: SEEN: 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
    WNYT-TV: White flower represents hope for a cure for Alzheimer’s
    WNYT-TV: Saratoga Chamber president fondly remembers mom lost to Alzheimer’s
    WRGB-TV: 93-year-old Niskayuna woman's relentless fundraising effort raises $70,000 for Alzheimer's Association
    The Daily Star: Alzheimer's talk scheduled ahead of fundraising walk in Cooperstown
    WRGB-TV: Simone's Kitchen crafts special menu to fuel Alzheimer's fundraising
    WNYT-TV: New data show Alzheimer’s prevalence in Capital Region
    Spectrum News: FDA's full approval of Alzheimer's drug offers hope
    WTEN-TV: Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern NY celebrates FDA approval of new drug
    WTEN-TV: Greenwich paints the town purple for Alzheimer’s
    WNYT-TV: Alzheimer’s Association gears up for big June to help raise awareness in Capital Region
    WTEN-TV: Women's Health Wednesday: The impact of Alzheimer's disease on women
    Spectrum News: Alzheimer's Association report highlights challenges for caregivers
    WRGB-TV: Doctors, experts say we are getting close to a cure for Alzheimer's
    WNYT-TV: High cost keeps life-changing Alzheimer’s drug from Saratoga County family
    Post Star: Hitting the High Peaks for a Good Cause
    WTEN-TV: New study: High blood pressure disorders during pregnancy linked to dementia risk
    WNYT-TV: Woman credits Alzheimer’s Association, community for helping her through her journey as a caretaker
    WRGB-TV: New Alzheimer's drug shows promise in slowing the rate of decline for patients
    Spectrum News: Alzheimer’s community hopeful about drug trials

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