Start a Facebook fundraiser and CVS Health will give $10

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. November 18, 2020   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Start a Facebook fundraiser and CVS Health will give $10 Support the Association by starting a #GivingTuesday Facebook fundraiser today, and CVS Health will kick off your efforts with a $10 donation. In addition, donations made to your fundraiser on #GivingTuesday (Dec. 1) are eligible for a match from Facebook. The funds you raise help to provide Alzheimer’s care and support and accelerate critical research. Memoirs of an Evergreen event happening virtually on November 21 Holiday gatherings are the perfect way to get in the spirit of the season. The Sunnybrook - Mt. Pleasant "Memoirs of an Evergreen" virtual event is no exception! Join in the holiday cheer on Nov. 21 for their 2nd annual celebration featuring wreath and tree displays from local businesses and talents in the area. The festive pieces will be auctioned off virtually on their Facebook Page and all proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Brain injury may increase Alzheimer’s risk New research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference Neuroscience Next meeting suggests that people who have a violent blow or jolt to the head — known as traumatic brain injury (TBI) — may be at an increased risk of Alzheimer's-related brain changes. Researchers said TBI-related amyloid buildup may play a role in the development of memory, thinking and behavior changes typical of dementia. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Highlighting Iowa caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month November is National Family Caregivers Month, and this week we are highlighting Sheila and her family in Central Iowa who care for their mother/mother-in-law, Pat. Each family member takes turns visiting Pat, taking her to appointments, to the grocery story, preparing her meals and more. Sheila joined a caregiver support group to learn more about dementia, the different stages and behaviors, and she shares that information with the rest of her family. Husband living with Alzheimer’s honors wife and care partner Alzheimer’s Association Early-Stage Advisor Gary Gibson has been married to his wife, Ellen, for 44 years. To commemorate National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month in November, Gibson writes about how thankful he is to have Ellen in his life. 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.