Nursing home and assisted living residents are vulnerable to COVID-19

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. July 22, 2020   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Nursing home and assisted living residents are vulnerable to COVID-19 People living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in nursing homes and assisted living communities are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. The Alzheimer's Association is calling on state and federal lawmakers to provide more support for these individuals during the pandemic. Wine & Chocolate Festival now virtual and just one click away Our annual Wine & Chocolate Festival, originally planned in Le Mars and Sioux City, will now be one live, virtual event on Thursday, August 13 at 7 p.m. And it’s free—no tickets required! Alzheimer’s doesn’t take a break and neither should all of us. This reimagined virtual event is just one click away, and now more than ever we need your support. Flutist living with Alzheimer's finds joy during the pandemic Flutist, author and former CBS News correspondent Eugenia Zukerman documents her experience living with younger-onset Alzheimer's, seeing every day as an opportunity. Zukerman offers advice for others living with the disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Eating may become a challenge as Alzheimer's progresses Distractions, too many choices and changes in perception, taste and smell can make eating more difficult for a person living in the middle and late stages of Alzheimer's. As the person's cognitive function declines, he or she may become overwhelmed or have difficulty with utensils. Create a free, customized action plan with Alzheimer's Navigator.   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 leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Alzheimer's Association Home Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2020 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900.