@FisherCenter

The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is an organization that provides millions of dollars for novel Alzheimer’s research.

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Joined January 2009
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What will your legacy make possible? This National Estate Planning Awareness Week, consider how the values you hold today can help shape the future—including the future of #Alzheimersresearch. Explore legacy giving options: ALZinfo.org/donate/bequests/ #EstatePlanning #LegacyGiving
A hand holding a pen poised over a document. Text reads, "National Estate Planning Week. What will your legacy make possible?

ALT A hand holding a pen poised over a document. Text reads, "National Estate Planning Week. What will your legacy make possible?

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Finding #Alzheimers support shouldn’t be hard. 💙 Our Caregiver’s Corner and Resource Locator have both earned 2026 Silver w3 Awards. More importantly, they’re here to help families find practical guidance and local care. Explore and share: ALZinfo.org/caregiving-innov… #Caregiving
A person with short gray hair is sitting at a table using a laptop. The text on the image reads, "2026 w3 Award - Silver. Two free tools for Alzheimer’s caregivers.

ALT A person with short gray hair is sitting at a table using a laptop. The text on the image reads, "2026 w3 Award - Silver. Two free tools for Alzheimer’s caregivers.

A laptop displaying a website titled "Caregiver's Corner" related to Alzheimer's care, with sections on communication, changing behaviors, caregiver well-being, and planning ahead.

ALT A laptop displaying a website titled "Caregiver's Corner" related to Alzheimer's care, with sections on communication, changing behaviors, caregiver well-being, and planning ahead.

A person is using a laptop displaying a map with the title "Alzheimer’s Association Community Resource Finder." The screen shows a map with various location markers. A potted plant and a cup of tea are on the table. Text at the top reads, "Resource Locator: Search for care providers and services near you.

ALT A person is using a laptop displaying a map with the title "Alzheimer’s Association Community Resource Finder." The screen shows a map with various location markers. A potted plant and a cup of tea are on the table. Text at the top reads, "Resource Locator: Search for care providers and services near you.

Two W3 Awards trophies on a yellow background. The trophies are stacked cubes in different metallic shades, with the W3 logo prominently displayed. The text reads "Built to Win" and "We're a Winner.

ALT Two W3 Awards trophies on a yellow background. The trophies are stacked cubes in different metallic shades, with the W3 logo prominently displayed. The text reads "Built to Win" and "We're a Winner.

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Near the end of his life, Ellen Barry’s father suddenly recalled a childhood memory from 1941—in vivid, almost cinematic detail. Why had that memory survived when so much else had faded? The answer led Barry from caregiving to neuroscience. ALZinfo.org/pym/?utm_source=… #Caregiving
A group of six people posing outdoors in a garden. The cover text reads, "Preserving Your Memory®; Cover Story • Fall 2026; One memory survived. A canary. A train. 1941." A caption mentions Ellen Barry.

ALT A group of six people posing outdoors in a garden. The cover text reads, "Preserving Your Memory®; Cover Story • Fall 2026; One memory survived. A canary. A train. 1941." A caption mentions Ellen Barry.

Vintage photographs are scattered across the top, showing various moments: a child in snow, a family by a car, and a person in uniform with a child. Below is text reading: "The Memory. Chicago, 1941. A boy changing trains. His beloved canary escapes." The text notes Ellen Barry's father recalling this moment despite having vascular dementia.

ALT Vintage photographs are scattered across the top, showing various moments: a child in snow, a family by a car, and a person in uniform with a child. Below is text reading: "The Memory. Chicago, 1941. A boy changing trains. His beloved canary escapes." The text notes Ellen Barry's father recalling this moment despite having vascular dementia.

A person in a laboratory coat is seated at a table, pointing to a brain scan image. The background displays various scientific equipment and materials. The text on the image discusses a question about memory that led Barry to Dr. Priya Rajasethupathy at The Rockefeller University, who researches long-term memory formation.

ALT A person in a laboratory coat is seated at a table, pointing to a brain scan image. The background displays various scientific equipment and materials. The text on the image discusses a question about memory that led Barry to Dr. Priya Rajasethupathy at The Rockefeller University, who researches long-term memory formation.

The cover of "Preserving Your Memory" magazine, Fall 2026 issue. A group of individuals is gathered, with one person seated in a wheelchair. Text highlights the cover story: "Following Memory Home." There's a small Alzheimer's Foundation of America logo in the bottom left corner. A cup is partially visible in the bottom right.

ALT The cover of "Preserving Your Memory" magazine, Fall 2026 issue. A group of individuals is gathered, with one person seated in a wheelchair. Text highlights the cover story: "Following Memory Home." There's a small Alzheimer's Foundation of America logo in the bottom left corner. A cup is partially visible in the bottom right.

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Your DAF. Our Mission. Big Impact. 💙 Today is #DAFDay. If you have a donor-advised fund, put charitable dollars already set aside for giving to work advancing #AlzheimersResearch, education, and care. Recommend a grant today: ALZinfo.org/donate/bequests/ #Philanthropy
A person is writing on a document with a pen at a wooden table. The text reads, "Today is DAF Day. Your DAF. Our Mission. Big Impact.

ALT A person is writing on a document with a pen at a wooden table. The text reads, "Today is DAF Day. Your DAF. Our Mission. Big Impact.

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We’re deeply grateful to James “Murr” Murray, who has turned his family’s experience with Alzheimer’s into extraordinary support for the search for better answers. Murray and his wife have now raised more than $300,000 for the Fisher Center Foundation.💙 people.com/james-murray-neve…
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Alzheimer’s changes more than memory. It can reshape routines, relationships, independence, and daily life. On #WorldAlzheimersDay, awareness matters—but awareness must lead to action. Support caregivers. Share trusted information. Learn. Advocate. Help move research forward. 💙
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Grandparents carry the stories, traditions, and memories that connect generations. 💙 Even when Alzheimer’s changes memory, connection can remain—in a smile, a touch, a familiar voice, or simply being together. This #GrandparentsDay, celebrate those bonds. #AlzheimersAwareness
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Could an Alzheimer's blood test one day become as routine as a cholesterol test? 🧠🩸 Researchers think that future may not be far away. Read more → ALZinfo.org/articles/researc… #BrainHealth #MedicalInnovation #HealthyAging
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Could a potential new treatment help ease one of #Alzheimers most difficult symptoms?🧠 A carefully formulated THC/CBD medication reduced agitation in most participants with advanced dementia. Here's why researchers are encouraged → alzinfo.org/articles/prevent… #Caregiving #Brain
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What if a blood test could predict Alzheimer's risk 10 years before symptoms appear? 🩸🧠 A new study found one blood marker identified people at significantly higher risk of future cognitive decline. ALZinfo.org/articles/researc… #BrainHealth #AlzheimersResearch #HealthyAging
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At some point, care comes full circle. 💙 The parent who once guided you may one day rely on you for support. This Parents' Day, we honor the bonds that endure—even as roles change. Get more caregiving and brain health tips: ALZinfo.org/news #ParentsDay #Caregiving
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Your entire life lives in your brain. 🧠 The faces you love. Your favorite songs. The memories that make you who you are. This #WorldBrainDay, take one small step for brain health—and get more research-backed tips delivered to your inbox. ALZinfo.org/news #BrainHealth
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The most meaningful #4thofJuly moment may not be the fireworks.🇺🇸 For families affected by #Alzheimers, a favorite song, a shared meal, or looking through old photos can mean even more. Find trusted caregiving tips, research updates, and stories of hope: ALZinfo.org/pym
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Inflammation may affect more than your body—it may affect your #brain too. 🧠 Research suggests chronic #inflammation is linked to memory problems and Alzheimer’s-related changes. Healthy habits can help support a healthier inflammatory balance. → ALZinfo.org/brain
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Not all sitting is equal for your brain. 🧠 Reading, puzzles, writing, or learning online were linked to lower dementia risk than passive screen time. Your downtime shapes your brain more than you think. ALZinfo.org/brain #BrainHealth #HealthyHabits #AlzheimersAwareness
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This Father’s Day feels especially meaningful.💙 In Preserving Your Memory®, Chris Hemsworth and his father share a moving story about memory, family, and bonds. And with recent news from Bill Ritter, we’re reminded how vital these conversations truly are. ALZinfo.org/pym
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Plant-based doesn’t automatically mean brain-healthy. Research suggests that high-quality plant-rich diets are linked to lower dementia risk. It’s not about labels — it’s about nutrients. More tips →ALZinfo.org/brain #BrainHealth #HealthyEating #AlzheimersPrevention
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Your brain may need variety—not routine. 🧠 Novelty sparks new neural pathways. Routine keeps you comfortable. Your brain needs both, but variety gives it a boost. Mixing physical, social, and mentally stimulating activities supports stronger cognition. ALZinfo.org/brain
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Your brain’s future starts with the habits you build today. 🧠 Most people don’t realize brain changes begin decades before symptoms — but small daily choices can make a real difference. Sign up → ALZinfo.org/brain What’s one habit you want to strengthen this month?
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What does memory really mean? 🇺🇸 On #MemorialDay, we honor those we’ve lost—and the moments that keep them with us. For families facing Alzheimer’s, memory may change. Connection can still endure. Memory may change. Honor does not. #AlzheimersAwareness #RememberTogether
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