What it's like living with 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 31, 2022   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 What it's like living with Alzheimer's Living with Alzheimer's is a constant, ever-evolving challenge, and the many misconceptions about the disease only add to the stigma and social disconnect. In the latest issue of ALZ magazine, four members of the Alzheimer's Association National Early-Stage Advisory Group share five things they want everyone to know about living with Alzheimer’s. Too much TV time may increase dementia risk for older adults Excessive TV viewing may increase dementia risk, but lots of computer use may protect against cognitive decline, new research suggests. The key difference is that watching TV is considered passive, while activities like reading or computer use require some mental engagement. More frequent exercise and being socially and cognitively engaged may also reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Thank you 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's sponsors Thank you to Addington Place, Kara Howe State Farm, Western Home Communities, Iowa Scottish Rite Foundation, WHBF Local 4 News, Bickford of Muscatine and Alpha Media for supporting Walk to End Alzheimer’s in their communities across Iowa. Their support helps to fund care, support and research to end Alzheimer’s and dementia. Resources may be available to help pay for Alzheimer's care Many families make great financial sacrifices to help care for a family member living with Alzheimer's. Resources may be available to help cover these costs both now and in the future. 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.