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Stay up-to-date on the latest news and advances in Alzheimer’s treatments, care and research. Get tips for living with Alzheimer’s as well as simple ideas and how you can support the fight to end Alzheimer’s.
 
Updates on S.206 from our Advocacy Efforts 
Apr 6, 2022
https://vtdigger.org/2022/04/06/final-reading-alzheimers-advocates/ 

UVM alum advocates for Alzheimer's services
May 5, 2022
https://vtcynic.com/features/uvm-alumn-advocates-for-alzheimers-services/ 

Alzheimer's is Something We Are Talking About at Community Health
August 2022
https://vtdigger.org/sponsored_content/alzheimers-is-something-we-are-talking-about-at-community-health/?fbclid=IwAR0hbbsc7kzxF5fW6VAA9PW_NEc8sVZoPWs6moh5L3yIIt8vhIW2oi7iN00

Walk to End Alzheimer's Returns to the Shelburne Musuem 
Sept 15, 2022
https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/walk-to-end-alzheimers-returns-to-the-shelburne-museum/

Sharon woman hikes Long Trail as fundraiser for Alzheimer’s research
Sept 28, 2022
https://www.vnews.com/Woman-hikes-Long-Trail-to-raise-funds-for-Alzheimer-s-walk-48153455​

Vermont Conversation: A couple's journey into the uncharted world of Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Oct 26, 2022
https://vtdigger.org/2022/10/26/vermont-conversation-a-couples-journey-into-the-uncharted-world-of-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia/​ 

State launches plans to address Alzheimer’s and healthy aging in Vermont
Nov 2, 2022
https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/november/02/state-launches-plans-address-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-and-healthy-aging-vermont

State releases roadmap for improving Alzheimer's care in Vermont
Nov 10, 2022
https://www.wcax.com/video/2022/11/10/state-releases-roadmap-improving-alzheimer-care-vermont/

Advocate Gather to Share Needs, Offer Support, Celebrate Overwhelming Success
Dec. 1, 2022
https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/alzheimer-s-advocates-gather-to-share-needs-offer-support-celebrate-overwhelming-local-success/article_ca7be1e8-c6a3-54cf-b77b-aa347ac72920.html 

Sign-Up fills fast for 36th Camel's Hump Challenge
Dec 7, 2022
https://www.waterburyroundabout.org/community-archive/crc0p67ty9mofmac342okilyicddec?fbclid=IwAR1vAXm2nMjajLKFUT0EqmmF6bOQe5WmizgHiXATeqd5K0wN_pdPUl6cfUI

Caregivers ask for help this holiday season
Dec 19, 2022
https://www.wcax.com/2022/12/19/caregivers-ask-help-this-holiday-season/

'Payoff will be worth it': Local hikers to summit 6 peaks in 6 days to fight Alzheimer's
Dec 22, 2022
https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2022/12/22/local-hikers-to-summit-6-new-england-peaks-in-6-days-to-fight-alzheimers/69722137007/

New Alzheimer's treatment could delay disease development for thousands of Vermonters, millions of Americans
Jan 6, 2023
https://www.mynbc5.com/article/new-alzheimers-treatment-could-delay-disease-development-for-thousands-of-vermonters-millions-of-americans/42421933

Progress and controversy in Alzheimer's research: Aducanumab's FDA approval
Jan 11, 2023
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/progress-and-controversy-in-alzheimers-research-aducanumabs-fda-approval

Skiers take on challenge for Alzheimer’s benefit
Jan 19, 2023
https://www.addisonindependent.com/2023/01/19/skiers-take-on-challenge-for-alzheimers-benefit/

Alzheimer's advocates rally for policy change in Burlington
Jun 19, 2023
https://www.benningtonbanner.com/local-news/alzheimers-advocates-rally-for-policy-change-in-burlington/article_eb1e6794-0eb0-11ee-8a8f-ff8df442fc4b.html

$10,000 awarded to Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter to expand efforts
Aug 29, 2023
https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/august/29/10000-awarded-alzheimers-association-vermont-chapter-expand-efforts

Age Well, Shelburne Craft School bring classes to older demographic
Sep 7, 2023
https://www.vtcng.com/thecitizenvt/news/age-well-shelburne-craft-school-bring-classes-to-older-demographic/article_0158c842-4d9a-11ee-bc22-87fe872c0aa9.html?

At Community Health we walk to support Alzheimer’s Awareness
Sep 15, 2023
https://vtdigger.org/2023/09/15/at-community-health-we-walk-to-support-alzheimers-awareness/

Walk To Remember Raises Awareness, Over $90K
Sep 24, 2023
https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/walk-to-remember-raises-awareness-over-90k/article_1a897ee2-28fb-5ee6-8480-ec72ba6393fa.html

Alzheimer's event reflects breadth of condition's impact on patients, caregivers and families 
Oct 2, 2023
https://www.vnews.com/Hanover-hosts-Walk-to-End-Alzheimer-s-52448422
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