Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter

06/11/2026

Women carry much of the weight of Alzheimer’s—both in diagnosis and caregiving. But together, we also carry the power to change its future. Join us for Women Conquer ALZ on June 16 at 12 PM, featuring Dr. Marisa Menchola, Clinical Neuropsychologist, to learn how research, early detection, and prevention are bringing hope closer than ever. Let’s conquer Alzheimer’s—together. 💜
https://bit.ly/4ux244Q

06/10/2026

Take action during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!
💜 and tell your story using
🧠 Adopt 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain
💰 Fundraise
🤝 Volunteer
📣 Tell Congress to act
🎁 Donate
Learn more: alz.org/abam.

06/09/2026

During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, take charge of your brain health 🧠 and join us and and help us in the fight to . alz.org/abam 💜

06/07/2026

Researchers have developed blood tests that can detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers in a simpler, more scalable way than previous methods. However, this progress exceeds what Medicare can cover under current law. Tell Congress to support the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act to ensure access to these innovative tests. bit.ly/4kRjDXU

06/06/2026

Take action during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!
💜 Go purple and tell your story using
🧠 Take the (re)think your brain 6-Step Challenge
🎁 Make a gift
💰 Raise funds through Do What You Love to End ALZ, Walk to End Alzheimer’s or Ride to End ALZ
🤝 Volunteer your time
📣 Urge your member of Congress to support the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act
Head to alz.org/abam to learn more.

06/05/2026

We’re proud to see our very own Kristen Moore Bennett on KOLD sharing an important message: your daily habits can help protect brain health. From staying active and eating well to getting quality sleep and staying socially connected, small choices can make a big impact over time—helping reduce the risk of cognitive decline and supporting overall well-being.
🎥 Watch the segment here: https://www.kold.com/2026/06/03/how-healthy-habits-can-protect-brain-health/

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

06/04/2026

✨ We’re excited to share that Stella Shanovich is joining the Executive Leadership Team for the Era of Hope Gala in Phoenix! ✨
Stella, Managing Principal of Synchronicity Meliora Services LLC, is a transformative business coach with 30+ years in corporate and public accounting. She helps leaders overcome hidden performance challenges—like unclear communication and misalignment—so teams can build trust, align strategy, and drive results with confidence.
💜 Stella’s mom is the reason she and her husband Patrick support the Alzheimer’s Association. This year marks 10 years since she passed, the day after Thanksgiving in 2016. 's Association

06/03/2026

💜 Meet "Sylvia's Kids" — one of the most beautiful stories in our Walk to End Alzheimer's family.

Since 2012, this incredible team of about 16 family members — spread all across the United States — gather every single year in Prescott to walk together, remember together, and raise thousands of dollars for the Alzheimer's Association.

Their team lead, Patty Bullington, travels all the way from Oakland, California with her husband to be here. Why Prescott? Because this town held a special place in her mother Sylvia's heart. And after Alzheimer's took Sylvia from them, this walk became their way of keeping her close.

What started as an act of grief became an act of love. And that love has shown up — year after year, mile after mile — in the form of this family choosing to come home to Prescott together.

Thank you, Sylvia's Kids. You remind us every year why we walk. 💜

06/03/2026

Thank you to ALL of our advocates in Arizona and Nevada who turned Capitol Hill purple this week. Because of your advocacy, the fight to is stronger. And though our work is far from done, we have so much to be proud of.

06/02/2026

As our advocates meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill today, YOU can strengthen their message! Ask Congress to pass the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act. Together we can ensure early Alzheimer’s detection and diagnosis is the standard of care. bit.ly/4kRjDXU