One Step at a Time

Moving Day 2026 aims to raise $85,000 to support Parkinson’s research, programs and services By Jenny Peterson A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis is a progressive reality. Because symptoms often emerge gradually, the earliest signs can be easy to overcome or dismiss. Yet, research continues to back up what many people living with Parkinson’s already know: staying … Read more

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Proactive care can help slow cognitive decline By Colby Denton Dementia is an illness that everyone dreads, especially when it involves your own parents. The emotional weight is immediate and the options can feel overwhelming. But time matters in memory care. That urgency, paired with a deep personal experience, is what led to the creation … Read more

The Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease Continues

Understanding Alzheimer’s: Awareness, Treatment and Hope Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in the world for Alzheimer’s care, support and research, according to Beth Sulkowski, vice president of communications for the nonprofit’s South Carolina Chapter. The Scope of Alzheimer’s in South Carolina Age is the single greatest risk factor … Read more

Pick It Up For Parkinson’s

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It doesn’t take long to discover when a good thing should keep going – just ask the team of experts at the Medical University of South Carolina Wellness Center. During the earliest weeks of a pilot pickleball program called Pick It Up for Parkinson’s, all signs signaled success. “I was nervous about the program,” confirmed … Read more

In a New Era of Treatment, the Alzheimer’s Association Offers Help and Hope

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Incredible progress is being made in Alzheimer’s and dementia research, creating promising new treatments for people living with the disease. Amid this emerging landscape, the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help families navigate new treatment options, learn time-tested caregiving strategies and connect with much-needed support for the dementia journey. Exciting developments have led to the … Read more

In a New Era of Treatment, the Alzheimer’s Association Offers Help and Hope

Photo of a group of people

Incredible progress is being made in Alzheimer’s and dementia research, creating promising new treatments for people living with the disease. Amid this emerging landscape, the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help families navigate new treatment options, learn time-tested caregiving strategies and connect with much-needed support for the dementia journey. Exciting developments have led to the … Read more

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