A healthy lifestyle may be the best way to preserve cognition

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. August 3, 2016 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 A healthy lifestyle may be the best way to preserve cognition Living a healthy, non-smoking, socially active life — plus challenging your brain and learning new things — remains the best way we know now to prevent cognitive decline and possibly dementia, according to several studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2016 (AAIC®) last week. There are currently no medications that can prevent Alzheimer’s or extend the lives of the more than 5 million Americans currently living with the disease, though already approved drugs can reduce symptoms in some people. Alzheimer's Association issues $7 million challenge to scientists to speed drug discovery The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with a fundraising initiative led by philanthropist Michaela “Mikey” Hoag, announced a new $7 million investment in clinical trials that target brain inflammation as an innovative avenue for Alzheimer’s disease therapy. Four cutting-edge studies will each receive $1 million to advance current research to the next stage of clinical trials. A unique, goal-driven competition offers an additional $3 million to the clinical trial that demonstrates the most promise for treating this devastating disease. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator Caregiver Stress Check ALZConnected Your Local Community Greater Iowa Chapter     Former Colorado football coach Bill McCartney has late-onset Alzheimer’s Former University of Colorado football coach Bill McCartney has late-onset Alzheimer’s/dementia and is receiving treatment, his family announced. The family is making McCartney’s diagnosis public to ask for understanding and patience as it navigates through his Alzheimer’s journey. 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.