DES MOINES, IOWA (October 25, 2022) — Over 5,000 Iowans across the state raised money over the past ten months through bake sales, Facebook fundraisers and more for Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together with local sponsors, walkers helped raise $1.35 million so far to help fund the care, support, and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 8, 2021) — During Black History Month in February, the Alzheimer’s Association is recognizing the contributions from Black individuals making a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. The need for strong voices and advocacy on behalf of Black communities has never been greater because African-Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as older white Americans.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 14, 2020) — While the world has been laser-focused on COVID-19 this year — and rightfully so — there were noteworthy developments in Alzheimer’s disease research happening too. From the development and testing of potential new drugs to treat the disease to different ways to reduce risk to the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain, there was no shortage of important new research happening this year.