Ask Congress to fund vital Alzheimer's legislation

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. March 2, 2022   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Ask Congress to fund vital Alzheimer's legislation Advocate Joe Arciniega is passionate about the fight to end Alzheimer’s, the disease that took his father days after his 79th birthday. Join Arciniega and other advocates and use your voice to take action: Ask Congress to fund the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act and to increase Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding. Save the date for the 2022 virtual BrainWorks Conference Mark your calendars on Thursday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our virtual BrainWorks Conference. This year's conference is free, and it will be centered around caregivers, including presentations on how to communicate and interact with your loved one living with the disease, the latest in Alzheimer's and dementia research and advice directly from local caregivers during a question and answer caregiver panel. Your gift can make 2X the impact to fight Alzheimer's Right now, you have an incredible chance to double your impact in the fight against Alzheimer's. Please make a gift today while it can be matched, up to a total of $100,000, to accelerate research and help provide quality care and support. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Thank you to our 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's sponsors We are looking forward to the nineteen Walk to End Alzheimer's across the state this fall. These events wouldn't be possible without support from our sponsors. Thank you to KBUR AM-FM, GreenState Credit Union, Lil' Drug Store, Iowa Scottish Rite, Prairie Hills, Hills Bank, Russell Construction, Kent Corporation, Ottumwa Radio and Bridge View Center for their support. Join us this fall to help fight Alzheimer's in your community. Home safety is important for a person living with Alzheimer's People living with Alzheimer's or another dementia are at increased risk of injury or harm in certain areas of the home. We have tips on how to take precautions to create a safe environment and help maximize independence. Register for the 'Living with Alzheimer's' education series this month We are hosting a virtual education series this month on 'Living with Alzheimer's for People with Alzheimer's.' Join us on Mar. 9 for part 1 and Mar. 16 for part 2 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. You can also learn about younger onset Alzheimer's on Mar. 23 from 3:30 - 5 pm. 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 © 2022 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900.