What happens to a brain with Alzheimer's?

Your support can help end Alzheimer's disease. Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser You can help us stop Alzheimer's.   Dear Tushar, The brain is the most powerful organ in the body, and Alzheimer's disease has a devastating effect on its ability to work properly. The disease kills brain cells, causing people to lose their ability to communicate, recognize family and friends, care for themselves and form new memories. That's why we urgently need your help to fight this destructive disease.   Without scientific breakthroughs to treat or prevent Alzheimer's, more than 28 million baby boomers will develop the disease between now and 2050. It's an overwhelming number, with a devastating impact on families, our health care system and the economy.   But you can make a significant impact on the future of Alzheimer's. With your help, we can change the trajectory of this deadly disease.   Your generosity can help offer care and support to the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, as well as their more than 15 million caregivers, and can help us make great strides in advancing research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.   You can be part of the fight to end Alzheimer's. Please give generously today. Donna McCullough Chief Development Officer          P.S. Support our efforts against Alzheimer's. Please make a gift today.     Your donation will strengthen our efforts to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising global research initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias in your community and across the world. Thank you for your continued support. Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2017 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. 800.272.3900 | alz.org® | Donate   View your email preferences or unsubscribe.