Extended family in Colombia may help scientists prevent Alzheimer's disease

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 30, 2016 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Extended family in Colombia may help scientists prevent Alzheimer’s disease Antioquia, Colombia, is home to the largest concentration of people with a rare genetic mutation that makes them nearly 100 percent certain to develop Alzheimer’s disease. “60 Minutes” reports on a family at the center of a multimillion-dollar, National Institutes of Health study. The Alzheimer's Association has led additional public/private funding to the Banner Alzheimer's Institute to further research to determine if Alzheimer's disease may be preventable. Actress remembers her grandmother and best friend lost to Alzheimer’s Katie Stevens was 15 years old when her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and she lost her to the disease in 2015. The actress and Alzheimer’s Association Celebrity Champion writes, “Alzheimer’s may have taken her mind and her strength, but it could never take away her love, her kindness and her beautiful heart.” Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator Caregiver Stress Check ALZConnected Your Local Community Greater Iowa Chapter     We may be able to influence some Alzheimer's risk factors Scientists have identified factors that increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. The most important risk factors — age, family history and heredity — can't be changed, but evidence suggests there may be other factors we can influence. 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 © 2016 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900 To change your email preferences click here.