Bill Gates shares personal connection to 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. January 31, 2018 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Bill Gates shares personal connection to Alzheimer's disease More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, the nation's sixth-leading cause of death, and over 15 million people serve as their unpaid caregivers. Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has revealed that his father is living with Alzheimer's. One of the world's richest people, Gates is devoting resources to finding a cure. Join us for the 2018 Advocacy Forum in June Registration is now open for the 2018 Alzheimer's Association AIM Advocacy Forum, the nation's premier Alzheimer's disease advocacy event. Our community of dedicated Alzheimer's advocates will converge on Washington, D.C., June 17-19 to share personal experiences and speak up for increased research funding and improved access to care and support. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator Caregiver Stress Check ALZConnected Your Local Community Greater Iowa Chapter     Deluxe Corporation supports the Alzheimer's Association with customized personal check Deluxe Corporation is taking action in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. This month, Deluxe introduced an Alzheimer's Association-branded personal check. In addition to raising awareness with each check written, Deluxe will donate 10 percent of proceeds from the sale of the checks to the Association's care, support and research efforts, with a minimum donation of $75,000 over three years. For ordering information, inquire at your local financial institution or search online for "Alzheimer's Association check." 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 © 2018 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900 To change your email preferences click here.