Volunteers continue the fight to end Alzheimer's during COVID-19

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. April 22, 2020   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Volunteers continue the fight to end Alzheimer's during COVID-19 The Alzheimer's Association is powered by volunteers who are passionate and inspired about making a difference in the fight against the disease. Advocates, support group facilitators, community educators and event committee members have found creative ways to push their volunteerism forward virtually during the COVID-19 crisis. Local support groups being held virtually Currently, all support groups across the state have moved online or by phone. Two support groups in Cedar Rapids that normally meet at Mercy Medical Center now offer an online and call-in option. The caregivers that attend find the information shared to be incredibly valuable, and it keeps them coming back month after month. Certain gene may help shield people at risk for Alzheimer's People with the APOE4 gene face an increased risk of Alzheimer's, but a new study shows that individuals who also carry a "protective" form of a gene called klotho were 30 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's by age 80. Not all APOE4 carriers develop Alzheimer's, and additional research is necessary to determine the role of genetics on the disease. Download our Science Hub app for more on this study. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Walk to End Alzheimer's kicks off volunteer committees across state On Saturday, April 4, over 90 volunteer committee members across the state joined us for a virtual kickoff meeting to get to know their fellow Walk to End Alzheimer's® planning committee members, network with other volunteers and exchange ideas and best practices. We are always looking for new, passionate volunteers to help us plan, fundraise and support the Walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Alzheimer's may have an effect on relationships As a caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer's, your relationship with your spouse or partner will change as the disease progresses. But you can prepare for this change and find meaningful ways to connect. Thank you to our volunteers across Iowa during National Volunteer Week Our volunteers are passionate, inspired and making a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer's disease. Edith Crawford is a board member, community educator, support group facilitator and an all-around amazing advocate of our mission. Edith says, "Volunteering allows me to assist and deliver hope and encouragement. My life is driven by my purpose to volunteer." Create a free, customized action plan with Alzheimer's Navigator.   More Resources:  Stages of Alzheimer's  |  Behaviors  |  Coping Strategies  |  Care Training My Preferences: Unsubscribe To stop receiving our weekly e-newsletter, simply unsubscribe.   Subscribe Was this e-newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe to get it weekly. The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Alzheimer's Association Home Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2020 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900.