NASCAR's Ryan Blaney gears up to fight 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. August 28, 2019   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 NASCAR's Ryan Blaney gears up to fight Alzheimer's NASCAR driver and Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champion Ryan Blaney's grandfather, Lou, was a legendary racer who died in 2009 from complications of Alzheimer's. Lou continues to be the inspiration behind the Blaney family's commitment to help end the disease. Blues concert to benefit local chapter Join us for a free evening blues concert featuring Kevin "B.F." Burt, hosted by former Iowa Hawkeye, Quinn R. Early. This event is a benefit concert and free-will donations will be accepted. $.25 of every $1 in drink sales will also benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Grab your friends and come have a fun night out on the town for a great cause! 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 the disease progresses, caregiving issues may magnify family conflicts. Our tips can help families cope. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator ALZConnected Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Natural disasters can be upsetting for people living with dementia Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards or forest fires can have a significant impact on everyone's safety, but they can be especially upsetting for people living with dementia. You can take steps and precautions to be as prepared as possible. Your donations and support make a difference. More Resources:  Stages of Alzheimer's  |  Behaviors  |  Coping Strategies  |  Care Training My Preferences: Unsubscribe To stop receiving our weekly e-newsletter, simply unsubscribe.   Subscribe Was this e-newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe to get it weekly. 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 Home Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2019 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900.