Flu, pneumonia vaccines linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's

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 29, 2020   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Flu, pneumonia vaccines linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's International investigators, clinicians and care researchers gathered virtually this week for the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2020 (AAIC®) to discuss the latest studies, theories and discoveries that will help bring the world closer to breakthroughs in dementia science. Studies presented at AAIC suggest flu and pneumonia vaccinations — especially multiple vaccinations over time — are associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's in later life. Sioux City Walk Team Captain walks for her grandparents Team Floyd Place Senior Living is walking on October 4th for the Siouxland Walk to End Alzheimer's™! Team Captain, Anna Heller, walks for her Grandma Jean a nurse, mother of 7 and grandmother to 12 and countless great grandchildren. She also walks for her Grandpa Ron a respected Zone Manager at the Des Moines Register, father of 3 and grandpa to 6 granddaughters. Team Floyd Place Walks for the seniors they serve every day at their community. Studies show blood tests for Alzheimer's might be on the horizon Multiple studies reported at AAIC showed advances in blood tests for abnormal versions of the Alzheimer's-related protein tau. A blood test has the potential to make diagnosis simpler, more affordable and widely available. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Joy in the Morning Support Group uplifts Iowa caregivers Support group facilitators, Ken Gregersen and Becky Montgomery, previously held their Joy in the Morning support group for caregivers and their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s at a local café, and now they host this support group virtually on the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Though they aren’t in person together, they are still able to talk with each other about what’s been on their mind, and they even sing hymns together. New study announced to understand impact of COVID-19 on the brain The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create additional challenges for people living with Alzheimer's and all dementia, their families and caregivers. At AAIC, the Alzheimer's Association announced a new research study to globally track and understand the long-term impact of the novel coronavirus on the brain. Agemark Corporation supports Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ throughout Iowa Thank you to Agemark Corporation for supporting multiple Walk To End Alzheimer’s™ throughout the state. This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s won’t be a large in-person event, but we’re still walking and fundraising! Register now for one of the 18 Walks across Iowa, and walk on your own or with a small team of family and friends on a sidewalk, track or trail of your choosing to fight Alzheimer’s. 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.