Chorus gives voice to people living with 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. September 5, 2018 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Chorus gives voice to people living with Alzheimer's disease From soprano to bass, the singers of the Giving Voice chorus are people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. The chorus members feel the music and their participation helps them cope with the disease. Café Purple to host Understanding Behaviors program in Decorah Café Purple, a support group that meets monthly at Decorah Lutheran Church, is hosting the Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors education program at their next meeting. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome for this free event. For more information about this program or our support groups, please follow the link to our website below. You can live well with Alzheimer's People living with Alzheimer's disease will experience good days and bad days. An emphasis on your health can help you to live well and focus your energies on what is most important to you. Maintaining your physical, emotional, social and spiritual health may help improve your daily life. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator ALZConnected Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Dubuque’s Memory Café: A place for friendship Memory Café is a safe, supportive and engaging environment designed specifically for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. You’ll find a friendly place where people can interact, enjoy social time, find support, share and celebrate without feeling misunderstood. The next meeting will be September 13, 10 a.m.-Noon at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. For more information, please call 800.272.3900. Alzheimer's caregivers also need to take care of themselves As a caregiver for someone with living with Alzheimer's disease, you may find yourself with so many responsibilities that you neglect to take good care of yourself. The best thing you can do to help the person you're caring for is to stay physically and emotionally strong. 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.