Register now to honor those living with Alzheimer's on The Longest Day

Having trouble viewing this message? You may view it as a web page. You may also view e-news archives. To prevent mailbox filters from deleting your Alzheimer's Association email communications, please add alzheimers_enews@alz.org to your address book. March 2, 2016 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Register now to honor those living with Alzheimer's on The Longest Day On The Longest Day®, June 20, teams around the world will join forces to honor the strength, passion and endurance of those facing Alzheimer's with a sunrise-to-sunset day of activity. Held annually on the summer solstice, participants raise funds and awareness to help advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. Register by March 9 to take advantage of early-bird savings. Communities aim to be dementia-friendly as Alzheimer's numbers grow While some people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias may end up home-bound or in care facilities, many spend years after diagnosis living in their communities. A growing movement has the goal of increasing sensitivity and reducing stigma while helping people stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator Caregiver Stress Check ALZConnected Your Local Community Greater Iowa Chapter     2016 BrainWorks - Conference on Alzheimer's & Other Dementia Family and professional caregivers as well as those in the early stages of dementia are all invited for a day of dementia education. Both conferences include the following topics: research update, driving and dementia, caregiver burnout, healthy brain and parenting your parent. Join us, April 19 in Des Moines or April 20 in the Quad Cities. Sign up today to help change the future Act now to join the fight against Alzheimer's disease in Washington, D.C. Save on 2016 Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum registration — sign up by March 4 to attend the Forum for $175. 2016 Iowa Day at The Hill The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Day at the Hill, will provide opportunities for those passionate about the cause to learn more about our current state priorities, the legislative process and how to engage with elected officials. Whether you are new to public policy or a seasoned advocate, our 2016 Day at the Hill has activities designed to ensure an informative and engaging experience. Come be the voice for all Iowans affected by Alzheimer's. Your donations and support make a difference. More Resources:  Stages of Alzheimer's  |  Behaviors  |  Coping Strategies  |  Care Training The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2016 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900 To change your email preferences click here.