Alzheimer’s, cancer, and disabilities — Advocacy Day brings large turnout to State House
Wednesday saw a record turnout — with a State House security guard reporting over 1,400 people making their way inside throughout the morning.
Wednesday saw a record turnout — with a State House security guard reporting over 1,400 people making their way inside throughout the morning.
Healthcare workers in South Carolina have a new ‘tool’ in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is this Saturday at Segra Park, 1640 Freed Street in Columbia.
Their goal is to raise funds for care and support for Alzheimer’s patients as well as money to research a cure.
One of the ways lawmakers have helped combat Alzheimer’s includes funding a five-year plan to tackle the disease through a bill signed into law last year.
Missy Callahan was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in March of 2019. She has since had to quit her job in finance because of the disease.
The Alzheimer’s SC Chapter is encouraging all family caregivers to make disaster preparedness plans ahead of Tropical Storm Ian.
September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. According to the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Association someone around the world is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about every three seconds. Six million Americans and about 95,000 South Carolinians live with the disease.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Grab your bike and take a trip through the Palmetto State for a good cause in the Ride to End Alzheimer’s event! The 3 day, 252 mile ride began Friday and runs through Sunday from Simpsonville to Charleston, with some stops in the Midlands. Curtis spoke with Taylor Wilson of the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter…
Grab your bike and take a trip through the Palmetto State for a good cause in the Ride to End Alzheimer’s event!