Until eight years ago entrepreneur Leslie Ann Crozier’s life had been focused on business. Then a change took place. It was one that was literally life-changing. “Alzheimer’s” entered her wheelhouse. No, she was perfectly healthy, outgoing and on top of things as usual, but her mother wasn’t. Irma Ann Crozier had shown some preliminary signs that led to her being diagnosed with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Foundation’s Forum Returns To Continue A Daughter’s Mission
Alzheimer's/dementia
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
“According to The Senior Source Caregiver Support Program Director Kimberly Knight, “Caregiving for older adults in your life usually starts slowly. Your dad can’t drive on long trips anymore, so he needs you to drive with him to the class reunion. You are only in your 40s or 50s and you are juggling your career, your kids, and your home. ‘It will be fine,’ you think, we can … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
JUST IN: 2022-2023 AWARE Officers And Grant Recipients Announced To Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
AWARE President Dr. Holly Hull Miori has her ducks in a row for the 2022-2023 year of raising funds to fight Alzheimer’s. She’s announced the officers for the year that include Immediate Past President Karisti Julia, First Vice-President Jack Broyles, Second Vice-President Bob Walker, Treasurer Emily Collins, Recording Secretary Carol Stabler, Membership Chair Mari Epperson, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022-2023 AWARE Officers And Grant Recipients Announced To Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
AWARE Affair Silent Auction Is Online Now For Friday’s AWARE Dallas Fundraiser
With the 2022 AWARE Affair's "Soaring to New Heights Fighting Alzheimer's" taking place this Friday at Star Skyline Hangar at the Braniff Centre, AWARE Dallas President Karisti Julia, Event Chair Sharon Ballew and Co-Chair Mari Epperson have sent word that the silent auction is already available online here. In addition to an evening of cocktailing, dining and bidding, … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Silent Auction Is Online Now For Friday’s AWARE Dallas Fundraiser
RESCHEDULED: An Event To Remember
Slated to take place on Saturday, February 19, the third annual An Event To Remember has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, May 7, to benefit the Dallas and Northeast Texas Alzheimer's Association. According to Dallas and Northeast Texas of Alzheimer's Association Manager of Relationship Events Nicole Garrison, "The date change is being made out of an abundance … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: An Event To Remember
2022 AWARE Affair Is Soaring To New Heights Fighting Alzheimer’s With A Starry Flight Plan
Letters have been arriving in snailboxes with information about the 2022 AWARE Affair being co-chaired by Sharon Ballew and Mari Epperson. The theme will be "Soaring to New Heights Fighting Alzheimer’s" with good reason on Friday, April 8. Not only are they aiming for the stars to benefit area organizations in the battle against Alzheimer’s, it’s going to take … [Read more...] about 2022 AWARE Affair Is Soaring To New Heights Fighting Alzheimer’s With A Starry Flight Plan
AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark
For months leading up to the 2021 AWARE Affair: Celebrate the Moments — Alzheimer’s Myths Unveiled, one of the highlights was to be the evening’s surroundings. It was to be held on Friday, April 16, just after Easter at the Arboretum for guests to “joyfully meander along the tree lined paths.” But when the big day came, North Texas was drenched by hours of rain followed by a … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark
Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Provides A Grant For Pajamas For Seniors’ Music, Memories and Mumus
Pajamas for Seniors has expanded its program of providing PJs for older residents. With Mother's Day quickly approaching, they have undertaken "Music, Memories and Mumus" for "female residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's and/or related dementia." Thanks to a $6,000 grant from Alzheimer's Foundation of America, they will … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Provides A Grant For Pajamas For Seniors’ Music, Memories and Mumus
JUST IN: 2021 Aware Affair Is “Tastefully” Heading To Dallas’ Most Beautiful Outdoors
Whoa! The Dallas Arboretum is going to be as busy as an accountant right around the middle of April. On the heels of the Mad Hatter’s announcement yesterday about its fundraising slated for the afternoon of Thursday, April 15, the 2021 Aware Affair organizers just announced that the Aware Dallas event will take place the very next day (aka Friday, April 16) at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Aware Affair Is “Tastefully” Heading To Dallas’ Most Beautiful Outdoors
BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
2020 BvB Dallas’ didn’t let a little thing like COVID-19 diminish their drive to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research and treatments. Sure, their annual powder rough puff football game at the Cotton Bowl had to be canceled. But the gals simply showed their spunk to score a touchdown financially. It was just revealed that the young professionals will be able to fund their … [Read more...] about BvB Dallas Scores More Than $240K Despite Annual Powder Puff Football Game Cancellation
Aware Dallas Is Charging Ahead With Plans For 2021 Aware Affair’s “Celebrate The Moments”
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Aware Affair, Aware Dallas President Barbara Glass has already started regrouping for 2021. She has revealed that the annual fundraising Aware Affair's “Celebrate The Moments” would honor Barbara Sypult with the Inaugural Founders Award and Gail Plummer with the Amy Osler Spirit of Education Leadership Award, who were to have been celebrated … [Read more...] about Aware Dallas Is Charging Ahead With Plans For 2021 Aware Affair’s “Celebrate The Moments”