Alzheimer's Association: Vermont Chapter

10/29/2026

Daylight saving time ends this weekend. ⏰ This change can be especially challenging for individuals living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Here are a few tips to help caregivers ease the transition. 💜

10/26/2026

Purple looks purr-fect on you! 💜 Happy to our feline friends who are helping us raise awareness of Alzheimer's and all other dementia. 😸🐾

10/25/2026

💜 Advocacy is speaking up for a cause, supporting others, and creating change. Stay informed and connected by subscribing to our Advocates in Action Newsletter! You'll receive advocacy news, action opportunities, legislative updates, and our monthly Chapter Calendar featuring special events and programs happening throughout the chapter.

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Together, we're building a stronger voice for everyone impacted by Alzheimer's and other dementias.

10/24/2026

Adam Nielsen is Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) October Advocate of the Month! Before his Alzheimer's diagnosis, Adam spent his career in media, public service and lobbying on behalf of farmers in his home state of Illinois. Now he's using his skills to advocate for others living with the disease and their care partners.

"It's a lot scarier hiding it than being open. Not talking about it doesn't change the disease." Adam decided early to share his diagnosis publicly. It was just six months after he retired from his job that Adam came to Washington, D.C., for the AIM Advocacy Forum.

He was hardly through Capitol Hill security when a now-retired congressman spotted Adam and recognized him from his lobbying days. Adam has countless stories like this

where members of Congress or their staff recognize him and expect to hear about agriculture. But today he shares his own story and urges those he meets to pass the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act, which would strengthen early detection and diagnosis if signed into law.

If you'd like to join Adam in the fight to , he has some simple advice for new advocates, "It's your story. You can't tell it wrong."

Stand with us in celebrating Adam’s commitment to the fight to end Alzheimer’s, and read more of his story ➡️ bit.ly/4hCZJQs

10/23/2026

Dementia affects a person's ability to communicate, making it hard to convey their wants and needs to the people around them. Join us for this informative program to learn how to more effectively communicate at any stage of the disease.

This program will be held at the Stowe Free Library on November 4. Registration is encouraged, but not required. To RSVP, call our 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or register using the link below. We hope to see you there!

https://tinyurl.com/bdfe82ht

10/22/2026

Primary care providers, not dementia specialists, are often the first medical professional a person reaches out to when concerned about their cognitive health. Yet most primary care physicians report not feeling prepared enough to provide care for those living with dementia. Tell your representatives to enhance dementia training and education by supporting the bipartisan Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer’s Provider Training (AADAPT) Act. Bit.ly/4mNXR9a

10/21/2026

💜 Celebrating Our Fundraising Champions 💜

The success of the Champlain Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's wouldn't be possible without the incredible individuals and teams who went above and beyond in their fundraising efforts. Today, we proudly recognize our Fundraising Champions for the difference they are making in the lives of Vermonters affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Thank you for your passion, leadership, and commitment to our mission. Every dollar raised brings hope to families and moves us closer to a world without Alzheimer's.

10/21/2026

Here are some of the photos from our 2026 NEK Walk! Thank you to Steve Legge for capturing these moments for us.

To see the full gallery, click this link:

Steve Legge Photography is the leader in moment capturing

10/21/2026