Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter

10/10/2026

National Chess Day is a great reminder to challenge your mind.

Whether you’re playing chess, tackling a puzzle or learning a new skill, using your brain in new and challenging ways builds new connections between brain cells, which can help support lifelong brain health.

Make your next move: Sign up for the free (re)think your brain 6-Step Challenge at rethinkyourbrain.org.

10/09/2026

Did you catch Polly Kauffman, Director for the Walk to End Alzheimer's Cleveland on New Day Cleveland on Fox 8 News earlier this week? 📺 Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncq3rs5eNhs to watch!

The Cleveland Walk is next Saturday, October 17, and there's still time to register. Visit act.alz.org/cleveland today!

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10/08/2026

Join us in welcoming Erin Horsley, our new vice president of programs in Ohio! 💜

Erin is a nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of experience in membership, volunteer engagement, organizational strategy and community impact. She has spent her career with Girl Scouts, most recently in a senior leadership role with Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, where she led teams across a 32-county region.

Erin is passionate about building relationships and bringing people together around a shared mission. She is active in her local community through school district leadership, athletic boosters and volunteer initiatives. She is excited to bring her experience and energy to her role as vice president of programs!

10/07/2026

Jazmin Martinez has always believed that education can change lives. She has spent her career designing programs for vulnerable communities; understanding the difference it can make when people feel seen, heard and are equipped with the right resources.

When she discovered the Alzheimer's Association, she knew immediately she had found a place to put that purpose to work. Now, Jazmin volunteers as a community educator, leaning into her professional expertise to deliver educational programs to families in her community.

For Jazmin, volunteering has been a transformative experience. Her most treasured moments are the visits to community centers where Hispanic families gather. "The warm welcome from the people and their heartfelt gratitude after every presentation mean the world to me."

To anyone considering volunteering, her message is simple: "There is a spot for everyone here. The environment allows you to grow and make a real difference right away."

💜 During Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, we're grateful for community educators like Jazmin, who bring empathy and dedication to every family they support. To learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association, visit alz.org/volunteer.

10/07/2026

We need YOU this Saturday!

We're still looking for volunteers for the Walk to End Alzheimer's - Akron on October 10 at Lock 3. With a full day ahead, there's a spot for you and your volunteer group to make a difference! Volunteer opportunities include set-up, cheering along the Walk route, clean-up and more. Plus, high schoolers are welcome to help with set up and tear down!

Visit tinyurl.com/yeys85st to register as a volunteer today!

10/04/2026

Dementia doesn’t always begin with memory loss.

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) can affect personality, behavior and the ability to speak or understand language. Behavior changes are often the first noticeable symptoms of its most common form.

FTD refers to a group of disorders caused by progressive nerve cell loss mainly in the brain's frontal lobes, the areas behind your forehead, and/or the temporal lobes — the regions behind your ears.

Greater awareness can help us better support people facing FTD. During , learn about the different types, symptoms and available support. https://alz.org/ftd

10/03/2026

When Congress enabled Medicare coverage for routine mammograms, screening rates soared ⬆️ and breast cancer deaths plummeted ⬇️. That early investment led to earlier detection, better outcomes and improved quality of life. This is a “mammogram moment” for Alzheimer’s. Tell Congress to make early detection the standard in care by supporting the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act: bit.ly/4kRjDXU.

10/02/2026

Angel J. Montes, DHCA, is changing the way brain health and dementia information reaches the people in his community who need it most. Not by creating new programs, but by integrating awareness into the public health systems his community already knows and trusts.

Through the Alzheimer's Association's Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Strategist Program, Dr. Montes and his team at the City of Laredo (TX) Health Department have embedded brain health into the fabric of everyday life, making it a priority for their community. They have added brain health messaging to city utility bills, built dementia education into Food Handler License training, and introduced dementia response training for new Laredo Police Department officers

“Even a single point of awareness can help someone feel more prepared, more supported and less alone,” he shared. “Meaningful public health work often requires patience, consistency and a willingness to keep an idea moving forward.”

💜 During Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, we're proud to recognize leaders like Dr. Montes, whose work is building a healthier and more dementia-capable community. To learn more about the Association's public health work, visit alz.org/publichealth.

10/01/2026

☕ It's ! We're raising our purple mugs to everyone standing with us in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia. 💜

09/30/2026

A part of is taking charge of your brain health! Engage in activities like learning a new skill, breaking a sweat, or eating healthier foods, which can have a positive impact on your brain health. Learn more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits.