Americans living with Alzheimer's may more than double by 2060

Enews from the Alzheimer's Association 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. September 26, 2018 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Americans living with Alzheimer’s may more than double by 2060 The number of people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in the United States is projected to more than double by 2060, according to a new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia®: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s; the authors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that number will grow to 13.9 million by 2060, which is similar to other projections. The researchers believe Hispanic Americans and African Americans will see the largest increase. Soft Surroundings supports the Alzheimer's Association with in-store program Through September 30, Soft Surroundings, a women’s apparel and home décor retailer, is helping to fight Alzheimer’s by offering in-store guests a $20 Shopping Pass that provides customers with even greater savings. Guests can apply the savings on current or future purchases, with 100 percent of the proceeds from the Shopping Pass being donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit the West Des Moines story, today! Latino health workers make an impact through Alzheimer’s education “Promotores” is the Spanish term for community health workers, individuals who provide training and resources in Hispanic/Latino communities across the country. Maribel Landeros, a lead promotora, tries to make an impact every day by encouraging people to get involved in clinical studies, which are vital in learning more about Hispanics/Latinos and Alzheimer’s. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator ALZConnected Your Local Community Iowa Chapter     Take precautions to avoid issues with multiple medications A person living with Alzheimer's or another dementia may be prescribed multiple medications and may also take medications for other conditions. Care needs to be taken with all medications and when more than one is being used. 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.