Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Kansas

06/09/2026

Lifestyle matters when it comes to risk for Alzheimer's and dementia. We can't change our age, genetics, or family history, but we can change how we protect our brain, how much sleep we get, and how we challenge ourselves. Volunteer Lorrie Beck explains more in this segment with KAKE News as part of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month.
https://www.kake.com/news/video/alzheimers-brain-awareness-month/video_85b9c467-0e70-5496-9ccc-5ecb8e4e6c62.html

06/02/2026

Join our advocates on Capitol Hill in asking Congress to pass the bipartisan . Together we can ensure early Alzheimer’s detection and diagnosis is the standard of care. bit.ly/442ieIq

06/02/2026

Join us in cheering on our advocates from Kansas who are kicking off Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month by joining us in Washington, D.C., for the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum. This week, they’ll ask their members of Congress to:
✅ Pass the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act
🔬 Increase investment in dementia research and fund the BOLD program
🧠 Enhance dementia trainings for providers

06/01/2026

Take action during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!
💜 Go purple and tell your story using
🧠 Take the (re)think your brain 6-Step Challenge
🎁 Make a gift
💰 Raise funds through Do What You Love to End ALZ, Walk to End Alzheimer’s or Ride to End ALZ
🤝 Volunteer your time
📣 Urge your member of Congress to support the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act
Head to alz.org/abam to learn more.

05/28/2026

Meet the Central & Western Kansas advocates heading to the 2026 AIM Advocacy Forum next week in Washington, D.C. ✈️ Volunteers from communities throughout our chapter are bringing their voices, stories, and passion to Capitol Hill to push for progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Join us in cheering them on as they advocate for a future without this disease. 💜

05/27/2026

It's almost time - We can't wait to see our friends and make some new ones as we kick off the Walk to End Alzheimer's Wichita with a launch party tomorrow at the Kansas Star Event Center!

05/27/2026

More than 9 in 10 Americans say they would want a simple test for Alzheimer’s. 🩸🧪The bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act is crucial to ensure access. Tell your representatives to support this important bill today: bit.ly/4kRjDXU.

05/24/2026

Making a phone call 📳 is one of the most effective ways to show Congress what’s important to you. We’ve made it easy for you to share with your representatives why passing the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act is so important to the Alzheimer’s and dementia community. bit.ly/4njUqaY

05/22/2026

Under current law, Medicare cannot cover any dementia screening test for people without symptoms. ❌ Congress can remove this barrier like they did when they created a pathway for Medicare to cover blood-based cancer screening tests. ✔️ Urge Congress to support the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act so Medicare can use this proven approach for Alzheimer’s. bit.ly/4kRjDXU

05/21/2026

The 2026 Kansas Education Conference on Dementia scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026 has been canceled. All registered attendees will be refunded and will receive an email from Wichita State University with additional details shortly after Memorial Day.

Thank you for understanding. We are committed to offering dementia education and support for caregivers throughout the state of Kansas. In the short term, please join our virtual live learning opportunities in June at alz.org/livelearning or visit pro.alz.org for professional training resources.

These free webinars offer real-time conversation, education and resources on a variety of brain health, dementia and caregiving topics.