Improving air quality may reduce dementia risk

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 28, 2021   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Improving air quality may reduce dementia risk The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2021 (AAIC®), held in Denver and virtually this week, saw researchers networking and collaborating with colleagues from around the world at the largest and most influential meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Studies presented at AAIC suggested that improving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk. Join us for our Walk to End Alzheimer’s Pep Rally Help us get ready for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s across Iowa in September at our Walk Pep Rally on Wednesday, August 4 at noon! Join us via Zoom to celebrate Walk season with other walkers and volunteers and learn some great fundraising tips. We can’t wait to see you there. Global dementia cases forecasted to triple by 2050 According to research reported at AAIC, scientists estimate that the number of people living with dementia will nearly triple to more than 152 million by 2050. Maria C. Carrillo, Alzheimer’s Association chief science officer, said improvements in healthy lifestyle in adults in developed countries have reduced new cases of dementia, but total numbers are increasing due to the aging of the population. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Join us at the Wine & Chocolate Festival in Le Mars and Sioux City Join us on Thursday, Aug. 5 and Friday, Aug. 6 in Le Mars and Sioux City for the 2021 Wine & Chocolate Festival. Indulge in a meal complemented with fine wines by renowned winemakers and decadent chocolate. Each evening will include a unique silent and live auction, as well as an inspiring opportunity to directly support Alzheimer's Association care, support and research. Transgender adults are more likely to experience cognitive decline Transgender and gender nonbinary adults in the United States are more likely to report worsening memory and thinking, functional limitations and depression compared to non-transgender adults, according to two studies presented at AAIC. Researchers said this population faces a greater number of health disparities that also are risk factors for dementia, and social inequities experienced by transgender adults are also linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairment. 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 © 2021 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900.