Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter

10/13/2026

We're thrilled to partner once again with Starbucks in Tulsa during National Family Caregiver Month this November!
Customers purchasing a hot beverage may receive a cup sleeve featuring information about the Alzheimer's Association and how to access our free resources and support services.
This is our third year partnering on this campaign, and each year we hear from someone who tells us that seeing that sleeve was the encouragement they needed to reach out for help for themselves or a loved one.
A heartfelt thank you to Starbucks for helping us spread awareness and connect more families to the support they deserve. 💜☕️

10/12/2026

Positive steps toward bringing a national Alzheimer’s research center to Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sen. Mark Mann wants to bring an Alzheimer's research center to the state. 70K+ Oklahomans 65+ are living with the disease.

10/09/2026

Today’s interim study brought together Oklahoma lawmakers, researchers, and advocates to discuss establishing an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in our state.

A special thank you to Senator Mark Mann and Rep. Nicole Miller for leading this important conversation, and to Dr. Claire Delpirou Nouh of Harold Hamm Health Campus at the University of Oklahoma and Dr. Sarah Ocañas of the OMRF for sharing their expertise on the current state of dementia care and research in our state.

Shout-out to our advocate volunteer, Debbie Elliott, for sharing her personal why and reminding us why this fight is so important.

Also a big thank you to Cameron Decker, our Government Relations Director, for organizing this event and working tirelessly to keep Alzheimer’s and other dementias a priority at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Together, we’re working toward better research, better care, and a brighter future for Oklahoma families impacted by dementia.

10/06/2026

Jen Cortes describes her father Julio Rivera as the hero of her family. He was an incredible father and beloved grandfather to her children. By volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, she honors his legacy by bringing awareness and support to families who are going through the same journey.

Jen and her family first connected with the Association when her husband registered them for Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She believes by participating in Walk she is turning something difficult for her family into something meaningful.

Over the last several years, Jen has become a consistent presence in her local chapter by supporting the Latino Faith Leaders Breakfast, participating in community outreach and tabling events, and by joining the Walk to End Alzheimer’s planning committee.

Jen volunteers because she believes in the power of showing up, especially for Latino families navigating Alzheimer's and dementia. "Every time I share his story, I feel like I'm keeping a part of him alive and making sure his journey can help someone else."

💜 During Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, we're grateful for volunteers like Jen, who turn love and loss into action for their communities. Join Jen and participate in a Walk to End Alzheimer's near you. Register today: alz.org/walk.

09/30/2026

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.

09/24/2026

Join us for Building Brain-Healthy Habits — a free virtual session for National Women's Health & Fitness Day!

Tuesday, September 30 | 12:00 PM
Presented by our volunteer, Dr. Tiffany Hughes

Learn practical, science-backed habits that support brain health as part of a healthy lifestyle — perfect for your lunch break!

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/ALZSept30

09/23/2026

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.

09/22/2026

Thanks to our friends at the Cherokee Nation for their invaluable partnership.

TULSA, Okla. — Cherokee Nation continues to help raise awareness and funds in support of the Alzheimer’s Association and its worldwide efforts to end Alzheimer’s.

09/21/2026

This , we're going purple 💜 for the millions of families affected by Alzheimer's disease. Early detection changes everything. It gives families more time to plan, seek care, and make the most of the time they have. Blood-based screening tests can catch Alzheimer's early, but Medicare doesn't cover them yet.

Take action TODAY to help advance the and bring us closer to Medicare coverage for early Alzheimer's detection. Congress needs to hear from all of us — take a minute to add your voice too. https://alz-action.quorum.us/campaign/tcod8x3p/

09/21/2026

A big “THANK YOU” 🙌 to everyone who showed up at the Tulsa this weekend. Every step is moving us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s.

Money raised during the Tulsa Walk to End Alzheimer’s stays in Oklahoma to provide free programs and support for families affected by the disease.