The Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter is inviting residents from Brunswick and surrounding communities to take part in the Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at the Maine Street Mall and Gazebo in Brunswick. This year’s walk has set a goal to raise $74,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission of advancing […]
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Alzheimer’s advocate, 74, riding high after running Boston Marathon
Ralph Carmona, of Portland, who ran to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of federal research funds, finished in 4 hours, 14 minutes, 42 seconds and already is looking forward to running again next year.
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Sen. Collins helps usher another Alzheimer’s bill into law
The Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was signed into law Wednesday, renews and expands federal funding opportunities for dementia care and support.
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Locals invited to Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Brunswick
The Alzheimer’s Association invites residents of Brunswick and surrounding communities to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Maine Street Mall & Gazebo in Brunswick next Saturday, Oct. 5. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds […]
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Portland man takes part in drug trial giving new hope in fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Ralph Carmona participated in a clinical research trial for Leqembi, a new Alzheimer’s drug that he believes stopped his symptoms from progressing.
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Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns to Brunswick on Saturday
The fundraising walks kicks off with the Promise Garden Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30.