Olympian delivers on promise to bring a gold medal to mother with Alzheimer's disease

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 24, 2016 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Olympian delivers on promise to bring a gold medal to mother with Alzheimer’s disease Prior to leaving for the Summer Olympics in Rio, long jumper Jeffery Henderson dedicated his journey to his family. Henderson promised to bring back a gold medal for his mother, who’s living with Alzheimer's disease, and he delivered. Man walks to honor mother and others impacted by Alzheimer’s When Chris Reynolds posted a video on Facebook last year of his mother, who’s living with younger-onset Alzheimer’s, barely being able to move without his support during the mother-son dance at his wedding, people watching it understood how devastating Alzheimer’s can be. He participates in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in honor of her and the millions of people affected by the disease. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator Caregiver Stress Check ALZConnected Your Local Community Greater Iowa Chapter     Plan plenty of time when dressing or grooming someone with Alzheimer's or another dementia Helping a person with dementia maintain his or her appearance can promote positive self-esteem. While these tasks may become frustrating for a person with Alzheimer's in the later stages of the disease, planning can help simplify the process. 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.