Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter

06/09/2026

A special thank you to our 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Early Bird Sponsors! Your support has helped us tremendously this year in building a future world without Alzheimer's and Dementia. Thank you for leading the way in the fight. We couldn't do it without all of your support!

Our 2026 Early Bird Sponsors are: Avita of Brunswick, Avita of Stroudwater, Clark Insurance, A Marsh & McLennan Agency, Community Credit Union, DaVinci's, Guardian Pharmacy, Kennebunk Savings, KP's Place, Maine Family Federal Credit Union, MaineHealth, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, S**o & Biddeford Savings, Schooner Memory Care, Seaside Skilled Rehabilitation Center, The Highlands, The Jackson Laboratory, Westgate Center for Rehabilitation & Alzheimer's Care.

06/05/2026

This is your sign to start a team for the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. ✨
💜 Honor someone you love
💜 Support families facing dementia
💜 Help advance research
💜 Walk with your community
Register your team today at alz.org/maine/walk

06/04/2026

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! As you can see, we have a TON going on!! From the Ride to End Alzheimer’s New England, to your own Do What You Love Events, to special program series, we have something for everyone!

Join us this June and help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. 💜

Check out our programs for the month of June, register for events in your area, and learn more at alz.org/maine 💟

06/03/2026

During Pride Month 🌈, we recognize and honor those in the LGBTQ+ community who are facing dementia and those supporting their friends, family members and communities. We proudly stand in solidarity with you and are committed to creating safe and supportive spaces for you to get the help you need.

06/02/2026

We had a wide-ranging discussion with U.S. Senator Susan Collins on advancements in Alzheimer's detection and research that provides real hope and optimism in our fight against this disease. Thank you for listening to our stories and leading the ! 💜

06/02/2026

Thank you Angus King staff for the great discussion on the latest advancements in Alzheimer's detection AND the ride on the Senate train! Together, we can 💜

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Maine advocates are on Capitol Hill today with more than 1,000 to build support for passing the . Help us by calling or emailing Senator Angus King and Representative Golden to ask them to support this bill as soon as possible!

🔗 https://alz-me.quorum.us/campaign/160093/

06/01/2026

Join us in wearing purple today for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and don't miss this special featured story tonight at 6 PM!

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Today, we are wearing purple to raise awareness and show support for the 30,000 people in Maine living with Alzheimer’s and their 66,000 caregivers. There are several things you can do now to reduce your risk of developing dementia later. Go to alz.org/brainhealth to find out more! 💜 Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter Alzheimer's Association

05/21/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY! 💜🎙️

Elizabeth Potempa of Niagara County, NY, shares her experience as a sandwich caregiver—raising young children while caring for her husband living with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD). She opens up about the early signs she began to notice, the path to diagnosis, and how she and her family navigate difficult conversations. Elizabeth also opens up about balancing a full-time teaching career with caregiving and parenting, while offering tips and insight for others facing a similar journey.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: alz.org/speakingofalz 💜