Managing expectations can help make the holidays less stressful

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 16, 2016 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Managing expectations can help make the holidays less stressful The holidays are a time when family and friends often come together. But the holiday season can be challenging for families living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. With some planning and adjusted expectations, your celebrations can still be happy, memorable occasions. Iowa based company makes huge impact on Alzheimer’s Care Initiatives proudly serves over 3,000 Iowans through 44 skilled nursing care, eight assisted living, three senior housing apartments, and six hospice office locations. With their home office located in West Des Moines, they committed $150,000 as a statewide sponsor for this year's Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In addition, their employees in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Harlan also served on the event planning committees, and their Walk team raised an additional $17,000. Alzheimer’s caregivers may struggle living with the disease Jeff Borghoff was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2015. Borghoff, a member of the Alzheimer’s Association National Early-Stage Advisory Group, says it’s often family members and caregivers that struggle more than the person with the disease. He makes sure to thank his caregiver, his wife Kim, for everything she does for him on an everyday basis. You can honor a caregiver in November during National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator Caregiver Stress Check ALZConnected Your Local Community Greater Iowa Chapter     Basic dementia education made easy here in Iowa Did you know the Alzheimer’s Association offers a variety of educational opportunities for families and professionals throughout the year. You can attend local community education programs, workshops, conferences, or even take online classes in the comfort of your own home! To learn about local educational programs and conferences here in Iowa visit alz.org/greateriowa or click below to go directly to our online classes. You can take steps to live your best life with Alzheimer's Making choices about how you will live your life after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can be very empowering. It’s possible to live well with Alzheimer's by taking control of your health and wellness and by focusing your energy on the most meaningful aspects of your life. 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.