Olympia Dukakis shares advice for Alzheimer's caregivers

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 15, 2020   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Olympia Dukakis shares advice for Alzheimer's caregivers Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis' relationship with her mother, who died of Alzheimer's, was filled with contradictions and complications but also a lot of love. Dukakis offers advice for families grappling with Alzheimer's and talks about "Olympia," a film that shows how revisiting the past can help shape the present. Senior Star is raising money for Quad Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ Senior Star at Elmore Place along is passionate about taking action in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Their goal this year is to raise over $35,500 for the Quad Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s™. They have over 25 Walk team members, and they host a volleyball tournament, Comedy for a Cause night and bake sales, etc. throughout the year. Register your Walk team today, set a goal and start fundraising. Take precautions to avoid issues with multiple medications A person living with Alzheimer's or another dementia may be prescribed multiple medications and also have prescriptions for other conditions. Care needs to be taken with all medications and when more than one is being used. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Local Cedar Valley Resident Raises over $1,300 for Walk team Mikayla Fisher is an awesome Walk committee member, Champion Walker and is part of Parker Place - the largest team for the Cedar Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s™. She said, “I walk for my Memory Care residents and family members, past and present, who live every day with the disease. I want to be an example and a voice for those who can no longer be advocates for themselves. I will continue to walk until there is a cure!” In-home services can help a person living with Alzheimer's and their caregiver In-home care for a person living with Alzheimer's includes a wide range of services provided in the home rather than in a hospital or care facility. It can allow an individual living with Alzheimer's or another dementia to stay in their home and can also be of great assistance to caregivers. 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.