Tag: Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter
Blue Cross launches support program for members with dementia, caregivers
PROVIDENCE – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter on a new program aimed...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s to take place virtually
PROVIDENCE – Like most other events this year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is taking place place in a mostly virtual format.
As the COVID-19...
Alzheimer’s Association R.I. Chapter moves community programs online
PROVIDENCE – Programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter are now being offered online in an effort to continue community education in...
New Alzheimer’s drug trial at R.I. Hospital a source of comfort...
Brightly colored images of a patient’s brain, taken with a specialized scan, glow on Dr. Jonathan Drake’s computer screen as he points out deposits...
Report: Number of Rhode Islanders with Alzheimer’s to grow by 3,000...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island continues to be hard-hit by Alzheimer’s disease, and the number of cases and associated expenses are expected to grow over...
Governor, legislative proposals to highlight Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo and Lt. Gov. Daniel J. McKee are among the state officials planning to speak at next week’s Alzheimer’s...
Advocacy day to focus on Alzheimer’s legislation
PROVIDENCE – The Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter is asking for help for a planned advocacy day on March 3 at the Statehouse.
The organization...
4 walks to benefit R.I.’s Alzheimer’s Association chapter
PROVIDENCE – This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Rhode Island will include four events spread across the state.
Money raised from the walks goes...
State Alzheimer’s Association to host Coffee with Congress
WARWICK – Rhode Island’s congressional delegation will share their thoughts on a number of pieces of federal legislation targeting Alzheimer’s disease later this month...
Five Questions With: Donna M. McGowan
Donna McGowan serves as executive director of the Rhode Island chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Named to the position in 2010, McGowan manages the...
