CVS Health continues its support of the fight against 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. November4, 2020   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 CVS Health continues its support of the fight against Alzheimer’s During National Family Caregivers Month in November, CVS Health will hold its second national in-store fundraising campaign for the Alzheimer's Association, part of CVS Health's three-year, $10 million corporate commitment supporting the Association's vision of a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Customers at more than 8,800 CVS Pharmacy locations across the country can help by rounding up their change to benefit the Association and our efforts to be there for families facing the disease. Grief Support Group being offered virtually on November 10 Grief can be difficult to cope with, especially in trying times, so we are offering our first virtual Grief Support Group on November 10 from 2 3 p.m. via Zoom. There are eight spots available in this first meeting, and pre-registration is required. Any registrations after the eight spots are filled will be placed on a waitlist. Helpline staff share their personal stories The Alzheimer’s Association free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is available 365 days a year, offering confidential support to people living with the disease, caregivers, families and the public. Helpline team members share some of the songs and personal memories that have helped them navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Virtual African American Community Forum on Memory Loss on November 7 This four-part conference series beginning on November 7 will focus on dementia care within the Black/African American community, and it is available for families and friends caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. Some of the topics covered will include public health approaches to reducing the risk of dementia, social isolation and social distancing during COVID-19, healthy living, and telemedicine. Talking about an Alzheimer's diagnosis is an important step If you've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another dementia, it's normal to experience fear or discomfort about sharing your diagnosis. However, talking openly with those you trust can help educate them and encourage them to offer their support. 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.