Alzheimer’s Association of SC

Alzheimer’s Day at SC State House this week

Alzheimer's Association to host annual SC State House Day on Wednesday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Alzheimer’s Association will host their annual SC State House Day Wednesday. The event will start with a press conference at the State House at 10:40 am. First Lady Peggy McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette will be in attendance, says organizers. Officials say this event gives people the opportunity to speak with lawmakers on the impact of…

Cross-state “Ride to Remember” departs Friday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Some 350 cyclists will take to the back roads of South Carolina Friday, as they complete a three-day, 252 mile trek across the state to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Grace Joyal talked to Taylor Wilson, Alzheimer’s Association of S.C. communications director, and two-time rider, David Guirl, about the race and how you can…

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Alzheimer’s Disease

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Mother’s Day can be an emotional day for people whose mothers are no longer living, but it can be especially trying for children whose mothers suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. The Alzheimer’s Association of S.C. reports that women are disproportionately affected by the disease – nearly two-thirds of the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. The…