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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Onslow County Public Library in Swansboro to host Alzheimer's event
SWANSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — The Onslow County Public Library-Swansboro and Onslow County Cooperative Extension are teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter to host a free Alzheimer's program. This program is called Healthy Living for your Brain and Body, and it will be on June 27, from 10am-11:30am at the Onslow County Public Library in Swansboro. At this event, you will get to learn how certain modifiable risk factors and health behaviors can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. There will also be a cooking demonstration and tasting from the Onslow NC Cooperative Extension program MED instead of MEDs, which was designed to address healthy eating and educate attendees on how eating a Mediterranean diet can help protect them from chronic illnesses and potentially decrease the need for medications. 'The brain changes that cause Alzheimer's are thought to begin 20 years or more before symptoms start, which suggests that there may be a substantial window of time in which to intervene in the progression of the disease,' Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter, Christine John-Fuller, said. 'June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and this is a great opportunity to learn how you can strengthen brain health and reduce your risk for the disease.' This program is free and open to the general public. To learn more and register, click here or call 800-272-3900. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Eastern N.C. Alzheimer's Association hosts events for Brain Awareness Month
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Alzheimer's Association of Eastern North Carolina Chapter is offering several virtual and in-person events in June for Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. 'Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month offers the perfect opportunity for North Carolina residents to take charge of their brain health,' said Christine John-Fuller, executive director, Alzheimer's Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter. 'We want people to know there are steps they can take to keep their brains healthy. We also want to encourage anyone experiencing memory or thinking problems to talk to their doctor. There are many possible causes — and if it is Alzheimer's disease, there are numerous benefits to getting a timely diagnosis.' An Era of Hope: Virtual Community Awareness Summit | June 3 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. | live webinar Learn from inspiring speakers about the progress we have made in Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment, and what it's like navigating a dementia diagnosis in this new era. Find out how we have more hope than ever before, and how you can be a part of it. Healthy Living for your Brain and Body | June 19 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | live webinar Science is helping us understand how to stay mentally and physically healthy as we get older. Learn how to eat well, stay active, keep your mind sharp, and connect with others to support healthy aging. 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's | June 23 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | live webinar Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources. The Longest Day: Fight the darkness of Alzheimer's on the day with the most light | June 20 During June, the Alzheimer's Association is also inviting North Carolina residents to participate in The Longest Day®. Held annually around the summer solstice, The Longest Day invites participants to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice. Throughout the month and culminating on the summer solstice, June 20, The Longest Day participants will use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. Participants bake, bike, hike, golf, knit, play bridge and take part in other favorite activities. Some examples of the more than 150 activities taking place across North Carolina for The Longest Day, including Greenville: Line Dance & Intergenerational Ice Cream Social | June 19 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Pitt Council on Aging, 4551 County Home Road, Greenville More programs and information can be found at or by calling 800.272.3900. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
US Alzheimer's cases surge past 7 million: NC officials issue urgent call for early detection and awareness
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Alzheimer's Association has released a new report, sounding an urgent alarm as the disease has now affected more than seven million individuals for the first time. 'We've witnessed a surge in diagnoses, particularly among those in the highest-risk age group, over 65,' shared Christine John-Fuller, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association of Eastern North Carolina. That's a four percent increase from last year's report. 'You have Baby Boomers aging into what is our highest risk category, which is age, and that's not the only risk,' she said. John-Fuller underscores the importance of early detection. She points out warning signs that a loved one may need to see a physician about the disease. 'For instance, a sudden change in the taste of familiar recipes by a person known as the best baker or difficulty in cooking or baking could be early indicators,' she said. The report also reveals a proactive stance among Americans, with 79 percent expressing a desire to know if they had Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appeared, and 92 percent expressing interest in medications to slow its progression. 'This proactive approach is encouraging, as it shows that people want to be informed and take action,' said John-Fuller. And the most challenging part is the rise in numbers. 'The rise in individuals that are diagnosed and living with the disease means that we are seeing a rise in deaths, and as of right now, this disease is still terminal,' she said. You can read more of the report's findings by going here. (PDF document) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
