5K Walk & Run for Dementia Awareness in Jersey City 2026
Act Now Foundation's 2nd Annual 5K Walk & Run brought 150 participants to Jersey City to raise dementia awareness and support families across New Jersey.
Act Now Foundation Blog
Welcome to the Act Now Foundation Blog, your source for news, updates, and highlights from our Alzheimer’s and dementia programs in Northern New Jersey. Stay connected with our work, from event recaps like our galas and community resource fairs, to updates on programs that support caregivers and families living with dementia.
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7th Annual Music & Memories Gala (2026)
Over 325 guests gathered at Act Now Foundation's 7th Annual Music & Memories Gala in Clifton, NJ to support families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Sixth Annual Music & Memories Gala (2025)
Highlights from the Sixth Annual Music & Memories Gala (2025) at Valley Regency in Clifton, NJ, supporting families affected by Alzheimer's.
Brain Health and Community Resource Fair 2024
Discover highlights from the 2024 Brain Health and Community Resource Fair in Jersey City, co-presented by Act Now Foundation and the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services. Over 900 attendees explored brain health activities, educational resources, health screenings, and wellness programs designed for seniors, caregivers, families, and community members.
Fifth Annual Music & Memories Gala (2024)
Highlights from Act Now Foundation's Fifth Annual Music & Memories Gala (2024): live music, auctions and an evening for families facing dementia.
Kate Spade Fundraiser (2023) Supports Act Now Foundation
Supporters joined the 2023 Kate Spade Fundraiser in Paramus, NJ, enjoying a free bag raffle, music, and drinks while 10% of sales benefited families living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Caring for the Caregivers: Respite Care Program
Act Now Foundation's Respite Care Program recognizes the intrinsic connection between caregivers and patients of dementia
Brain Health and Community Resource Fair 2023
Discover highlights from the 2023 Brain Health and Community Resource Fair at Lincoln Park in Jersey City. Over 600 attendees and nearly 100 vendors gathered for brain health education, dementia awareness, health screenings, and wellness workshops, co-presented by Act Now Foundation and the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services.
Hard Grove Charity 5K Run and Walk (2023)
Act Now Foundation was the 2023 beneficiary of the HardGrove Charity 5K Run and Walk at Liberty State Park, promoting exercise and brain health.
Bergen County Becomes the First Dementia Friendly County in New Jersey
On April 27, the Bergen County Division of Senior Services and Act Now Foundation launched the Bergen County Dementia Friendly Initiative with a kick off event.
4 Poems About Dementia by Nereida Corujo
These poems were recently written by Nereida Corujo, a client of Act Now Foundation and the caregiver for her husband, affected by Alzheimer's disease for many years before he transitioned.
John’s Story of Alzheimer’s Caregiving and Loss – An Act Now Foundation Carehero
Read John’s moving account of caring for his stepdad living with Alzheimer’s disease and the challenges his family faced, shared to raise awareness about dementia caregiving.
Fourth Annual Music & Memories Gala (2022)
Thank you for attending the 4th Annual Music & Memories Gala and celebrating our 10-year anniversary with us!
Memories Matter Fundraiser (2022) Supports Families Living with Dementia
Act Now Foundation thanks everyone who joined the Memories Matter fundraiser, supporting families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in New Jersey. The evening featured music, raffles, and community celebration for a great cause.
Brain Health and Community Resource Fair 2022
Discover highlights from the 2022 Brain Health and Community Resource Fair in Jersey City, connecting residents with dementia resources and healthy aging support.
