a state of caring

North Carolina · Since 1984

You Don’t Have to Face Dementia Alone

A neighbor in every county. Free Navigator calls. 165+ support groups. Help that meets you where you are.

61

NC counties served

165+

support groups

40+

years, NC-native

A North Carolina caregiver in a quiet moment of connection

What we do

in plain words

We help families understand what’s happening, find the right care, and keep going on the hardest days.

Free Navigator calls. Support groups in every region. Education for the families and professionals you’ll meet along the way. Built in North Carolina, for North Carolina.

in their own words

A caregiver's storY

I’m just astounded at where we are with Mom now compared to a few months ago. Her resilience reminds me every day why this work matters and why I’m committed to helping DANC continue its mission.

Mark Steward · Wake County · Caring for his mother since 2023

A healthcare professional caring for someone living with dementia
every shift

For Professionals

Equip the people
who care for North Carolina.

From rural hospitals to memory care, we train and support the nurses, social workers, and direct-care staff walking this road alongside families.

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What's next

Come Stand With Us

Oct
2
Signature Gala

A Night to Remember

An evening of dinner, stories, and the people who keep NC's dementia care running.

Prestonwood Country Club | Cary, NC
Walk for Hope participants
Oct
12
Event

Walk for Hope 2026

The Walk to Defeat Dementia will be a day of celebration and remembrance as we take action and provide hope to those living with dementia right here in North Carolina

Fenton | Cary, NC
Sanford Dementia Caregiver Conference
Oct
29–30
Community Training

Fall Ambassador Program Training

What if one conversation, one event, or one shared resource could change a family’s dementia journey? As a Dementia Alliance Ambassador, you can be that connection.

Ways to build a state of caring

Every Navigator call, every support group, every training session is supported by neighbors choosing to show up for each other.