New Organization Focuses on Providing Assistance to Individuals / Families Impacted by Alzheimer's and Dementia in Rutherford County

Jul 27, 2023 at 08:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Great Gatsby Foundation, a newly established non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing much-needed support and assistance to individuals and families affected by.... Read More

Celebration Kick-Off Event This Saturday (08/27/22) for the Upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's in Murfreesboro

Aug 24, 2022 at 09:01 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's is nearing, but before the actual walk occurs, a special kick-off celebration and sign-up event will be held this.... Read More

TN Department of Health Awarded Project To Build Alzheimer's Disease Awareness

Mar 05, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced today it was awarded a two-year project to build capacity to promote Alzheimer's disease awareness. This project will suppor.... Read More

Sen. Shane Reeves of Murfreesboro to Address Respite Care for Alzheimer's Patients

Jan 15, 2022 at 05:30 pm by WGNS

Sen. Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) and Rep. Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) will hold a news conference on Wednesday, January 19, at 10:30 a.m. at Cordell Hull to speak about S.... Read More

Paint the Town Purple for Alzheimer's Awareness and Upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's

Sep 10, 2021 at 06:00 pm by WGNS

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, suppo.... Read More

State Alzheimer's Advisory Council Seek Public Input

Nov 23, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Tennessee has one of the highest dementia-related mortality rates.  In fact, each year more than 3,500 Tennesseans die from Alzheimer’s Disease. We recognize caregi.... Read More