Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter

We are pleased to announce that the National Capital Area Chapter has moved from Tysons to National Gateway in Arlington. All correspondence, deliveries and donations should be sent to 3550 S. Clark St., Suite 203, Arlington, VA 22202. Please make note of our new address. We’re still setting in, but look forward to holding an open house later this spring to welcome everyone to our new home!

Research reported for the first time this morning at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2024 showed blood tests 🩸 did a better job of accurately detecting Alzheimer's than primary care doctors and specialists who were using traditional diagnostic methods. The test was around 90% accurate in identifying Alzheimer’s in patients with cognitive symptoms at primary care and specialized memory care clinics compared to 63% and 73% accuracy when not using the test. This is exciting news, as highly accurate blood tests could drastically reduce the time it takes to get a diagnosis, as well as accelerate access to new treatments. This research study was partially funded by the Alzheimer's Association. #AAIC24 https://ow.ly/fNjf50SLKLe

This week, more than 12,000 of the brightest minds in dementia science will convene in Philadelphia and online to share their latest research at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). Follow our account for breaking news. #AAIC24

We're pleased to share that Larissa Wensday McCowin, co-owner and director of McCowin Enterprises, is Executive Co-Chair of this year's Walk to End Alzheimer’s Southern Maryland on Sep. 21 in La Plata! “I walk in memory and honor of my grandmother, Joan Key Hall, who had a great impact on my life and influenced me in the roles of education and outreach that I am currently active in today. Grandmom was a lifelong educator not just by profession but calling. She was a pioneer in championing causes that would better seniors and the youth of her community until she became impaired by dementia. I walk to preserve her memory and keep her legacy of unwavering loyalty in service to significant causes such as finding a cure for Altzheimerʼs alive.” Sign up to walk in La Plata on Sep. 21 or at one of our other local Walks at alz.org/ncawalks #walk2endalz #leadership #ENDALZ

Today is National Aunt and Uncle Day. For those joining us at Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of your aunt and/or uncle, we walk with you! 💜 #AuntandUncleDay alz.org/Walk

Over the next two weeks, thousands of athletes from across the globe will convene in Paris for the 2024 Olympics. For many, their connection will go beyond sport – as their families have been affected by Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Help us celebrate the current and former Olympians who have joined us in the fight to #ENDALZ! #Paris2024 💜🥇💜

Raise your voice for the nearly 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s! Tell Congress to invest an additional $318 million in research at the NIH and $35 million in the CDC to implement the #BOLDAlzheimersAct. p2a.co/NEhqT5b #ENDALZ

"We walk for all those with this disease; those who have died from this disease and their caregivers. This disease is a slow cruel death that not only affects the person with the disease, it diminishes the life expectancy of the caregiver. We must end Alzheimer's!" -- the Prince George's County Walk Community Engagement Committee Join them in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Sign up at alz.org/ncawalks

We’re proud to be named one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women 2024! 🎉This recognition reflects our commitment to inclusiveness and equal opportunity. We will continue our passionate work together until we #ENDALZ. https://lnkd.in/dXK8_2iu

Looking for a way to connect with your colleagues while making a difference? Start a Walk to End Alzheimer’s team and ask your friends at the office to join you in raising funds and awareness for the fight to #ENDALZ. Together, we can make a difference: alz.org/walk.