The Dementia Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) is excited to announce that Elizabeth Hullender has been appointed our new Executive Director. Elizabeth brings over 16 years of nonprofit leadership experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Donor Engagement at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle. There, she led strategic fundraising initiatives, built transformational…
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with challenges, uncertainty, and moments of deep connection. It’s a path that no one should have to walk alone. That’s why caregivers like Cris Charbonneau and Mark Steward have found strength in the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)—and why they are stepping up…
For over 20 years, Accepting the Challenge has been a beacon of hope and knowledge for care partners. Now, we’re thrilled to introduce a new chapter in this journey—a fully online version of this groundbreaking program, designed to make essential training more accessible than ever! From DVDs to Digital: A Modern Solution What started as…
After six and a half years of dedicated service, our Executive Director, Heather Hooper, has made the bittersweet decision to transition out of her role with Dementia Alliance of North Carolina this May. As she steps away from her full-time role, Heather looks forward to spending more time with her family and continuing to support…
Dementia Alliance annually awards the Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Research Grant to early career scientists and researchers in North Carolina who are focusing on studying issues related to dementia care, treatment, and disease understanding and prevention. The Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Research Grant is made possible by our generous partners Guardian Angel Thrift and together we are…
Dementia Alliance of North Carolina Welcomes Our New Board Members Dementia Alliance of North Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to our Board of Directors. Each of them brings a unique blend of skills, experience, and passion that will undoubtedly enrich our mission and propel us forward in our efforts…
by Dr. Kathleen Coates, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA There has been a great deal of research from 2015 to 2023 dedicated to investigating how hearing loss is connected with cognitive decline (dementia, Alzheimer’s, etc). Though some of my patients have told me that the results of this past research has caused them some nervousness, the newest research…
Erica Frechman, PhD, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has been awarded $100,000 for the 2023 Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Award by Dementia Alliance of North Carolina (DA-NC). The DA-NC research program aims to tackle vital issues in dementia science and caregiver support,…
By Lisa Levine On May 23-24, 2023, Dementia Alliance of NC launched our Inaugural Ambassador Program hosted by the Senior Enrichment Center in Moore County, NC. In this first cohort, 9 attendees, representing 3 counties, included volunteers and senior service providers who wanted more education and support for their communities. The launch included in-depth training…
by Dementia Alliance of NC Herlene is a remarkable woman from Harnett County who recently celebrated her 91st birthday. Herlene lives with dementia and her devoted daughter, Fatine, cares for her at home. Herlene is a devout fan of gospel music and court show TV. Recently, her cherished CD player broke leaving her without the comforting…