Take BOLD action against 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. August 29, 2018 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Take BOLD action against Alzheimer's disease The Alzheimer's Association, the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), advocates and elected officials will be participating in a day-long effort in support of the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Please join the conversation by posting content on social media throughout the day using the hashtag #BOLDAlzheimersAct. Honoring a father by walking to fight Alzheimer's In 2015, David Young's father called to tell him he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Young tried to act surprised, but he had noticed signs of his father's memory issues for years. Young and his family participate in theAlzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®, the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research, as a way of fighting the disease together. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator ALZConnected Your Local Community Iowa Chapter     Facing Alzheimer's may cause family tension Alzheimer's can bring out many strong emotions in the person living with the disease as well as caregivers. As Alzheimer's progresses, caregiving issues can often ignite or magnify family conflicts. Our tips can help families cope. 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.