Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter

We’re proud to see our very own Kristen Moore Bennett on KOLD sharing an important message: your daily habits can help protect brain health. From staying active and eating well to getting quality sleep and staying socially connected, small choices can make a big impact over time—helping reduce the risk of cognitive decline and supporting overall well-being.
🎥 Watch the segment here: https://www.kold.com/2026/06/03/how-healthy-habits-can-protect-brain-health/

How healthy habits can protect brain health June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

✨ We’re excited to share that Stella Shanovich is joining the Executive Leadership Team for the Era of Hope Gala in Phoenix! ✨
Stella, Managing Principal of Synchronicity Meliora Services LLC, is a transformative business coach with 30+ years in corporate and public accounting. She helps leaders overcome hidden performance challenges—like unclear communication and misalignment—so teams can build trust, align strategy, and drive results with confidence.
💜 Stella’s mom is the reason she and her husband Patrick support the Alzheimer’s Association. This year marks 10 years since she passed, the day after Thanksgiving in 2016. 's Association

💜 Meet "Sylvia's Kids" — one of the most beautiful stories in our Walk to End Alzheimer's family.

Since 2012, this incredible team of about 16 family members — spread all across the United States — gather every single year in Prescott to walk together, remember together, and raise thousands of dollars for the Alzheimer's Association.

Their team lead, Patty Bullington, travels all the way from Oakland, California with her husband to be here. Why Prescott? Because this town held a special place in her mother Sylvia's heart. And after Alzheimer's took Sylvia from them, this walk became their way of keeping her close.

What started as an act of grief became an act of love. And that love has shown up — year after year, mile after mile — in the form of this family choosing to come home to Prescott together.

Thank you, Sylvia's Kids. You remind us every year why we walk. 💜

Thank you to ALL of our advocates in Arizona and Nevada who turned Capitol Hill purple this week. Because of your advocacy, the fight to is stronger. And though our work is far from done, we have so much to be proud of.

As our advocates meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill today, YOU can strengthen their message! Ask Congress to pass the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act. Together we can ensure early Alzheimer’s detection and diagnosis is the standard of care. bit.ly/4kRjDXU

The Welcome to Las Vegas sign is glowing purple in recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Awareness Month.

Commissioner Justin Jones joined community leaders, advocates and families yesterday to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and support those impacted by it across Southern Nevada.

Purple is the official color of the Alzheimer’s movement and serves as a symbol of hope, awareness and support for the thousands of individuals and families navigating this disease.

Thank you to our Alzheimer’s Association volunteers, Hector Fernandez, IGT, our community partners and everyone who joined us as we shined a light on the importance of brain health and Alzheimer’s awareness.

Take action during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!
💜 Go purple and tell your story using
🧠 Take the (re)think your brain 6-Step Challenge
🎁 Make a gift
💰 Raise funds through Do What You Love to End ALZ, Walk to End Alzheimer’s or Ride to End ALZ
🤝 Volunteer your time
📣 Urge your member of Congress to support the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act
Head to alz.org/abam to learn more.

Join us in cheering on our advocates who are kicking off Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month by joining us in Washington, D.C., for the Alzheimer's Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. This week, they’ll ask their members of Congress to:
✅ Pass the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act
🔬 Increase investment in dementia research and fund the BOLD program
🧠 Enhance dementia trainings for providers

What happens after a medical event can feel overwhelming — bills, decisions, and uncertainty all at once. But it doesn’t have to turn into a crisis. Join us June 1 from 6–7 PM for an important session:
Healthcare Mistakes Families Make After a Medical Event
Presented by Edward Givens, Community Educator
In this session, you’ll learn:
✅ The 5 most costly mistakes families make after a health event
✅ What prepared families do differently
✅ How to protect your loved ones and avoid unnecessary stress
🎁 Every attendee receives a complimentary Healthcare Protection Planning Workbook. Perfect for families, caregivers, retirees — or anyone who wants to be ready before the next health event, not after.
👉 Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/42Wgj75

Strong leadership drives meaningful change. We’re proud to announce Hector Fernandez (IGT) and Sandra Douglass Morgan (Las Vegas Raiders) as co-chairs of the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in Las Vegas.

Through the “One Million for Memory” campaign, they’re rallying the community to raise $1 million for Alzheimer’s care, research and support. More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s—this is our moment to act.

📅 October 17, 2026 | Town Square Las Vegas
🔗 alz.org/lasvegaswalk