NIA awards up to $47 million to U.S. POINTER ancillary study

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. July 31, 2019   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 NIA awards up to $47 million to U.S. POINTER ancillary study The U.S. National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded up to $47 million to the University of California, Berkeley, to incorporate advanced brain imaging into the Alzheimer's Association U.S. POINTER clinical trial. U.S. POINTER is investigating whether exercise, nutrition and other lifestyle changes can protect memory in people at risk of developing dementia. "Veronica Mars" star honors grandmother who lived with Alzheimer's Actor and Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champion Percy Daggs III ("Veronica Mars") joined the cause in honor of his beloved grandmother, Sadye, who died with Alzheimer's in 2013. Daggs says that sharing memories and talking to other people who've experienced the disease is the best way to honor her life. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator ALZConnected Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Activities can provide meaningful benefits and reduce stress People living with Alzheimer's disease don't have to give up the activities that they love. In addition to enhancing quality of life, activities can reduce behaviors like wandering or agitation and can help reduce caregiver stress. 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 © 2019 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900 To change your email preferences click here.