Rice Alzheimer’s Buddies began in August 2017, with our first memory care visits occurring in January 2018. Our mission is to: (i) engage college volunteers and buddies in meaningful intergenerational relationships; (ii) reduce the stigma and silence around neurodegenerative diseases; and (iii) raise awareness about elder care issues in the Houston community.

We currently have 30 volunteers in our Buddy Program who visit two memory care facilities every Sunday. We also have five vibrant committees who plan a variety of events for our club, such as Art for Alzheimer’s and the annual Rice Alzheimer’s Symposium.