You can plant the seeds of hope in the fight against Alzheimer's

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. May 30, 2018 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 You can plant the seeds of hope in the fight against Alzheimer's Volunteers will be sprouting up on local street corners June 1-2, collecting donations to help fight Alzheimer's disease during Bankers Life's Forget Me Not Days, now in its 16th year. In exchange for a contribution, donors receive a packet of Forget-Me-Not flower seeds to plant in honor of those facing Alzheimer's. Since 2003, Bankers Life, a national life and health insurance brand, has helped raise more than $5 million for the Alzheimer's Association. People living with Alzheimer's disease may feel anxious or agitated Anxiety and agitation in someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia may be caused by a number of different medical conditions, medication interactions or by any circumstances that affect the person's ability to think. He or she may become restless, causing a need to move around or pace, or become upset in certain places or when focused on specific details. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator Caregiver Stress Check ALZConnected Your Local Community Greater Iowa Chapter     Alzheimer's Association, Edward Jones receive Gold Halo Award for strategic alliance The Alzheimer's Association and Edward Jones received the Gold Halo Award in the Best Health Initiative category during the recent Engage for Good Conference. The Halo Awards are North America's highest honor for corporate social initiatives and cause marketing, and showcase successful consumer and employee engagement efforts. In 2016, Edward Jones signed on as the first national presenting sponsor of Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® and created the Edward Jones Alzheimer's Research Fund. The firm extended the alliance in 2017 to a five-year, $12.5 million commitment. 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.