AGING: ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Dear Readers,

Perhaps you have aging parents or friends who are undergoing this difficult life passage.  Perhaps you just want to be a little more aware of what all the fuss is about -- this disease is often discussed over the course of the months, years, decades.  Perhaps you're looking for a cause you want to help advance.

Here are three things that might give you a quick idea, so that life doesn't spring a nasty surprise on you, for which you are unprepared: (1) A Google search on the subject; (2) A Wikipedia discussion; (3) The below message from the Alzheimer's Association.

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On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 4:10 PM, Alzheimer's Association <info@alz.org> wrote:

To view this email online click here. Adding up to success during World Alzheimer’s Month Dear Friend, In September, we asked you to add your voice to the millions of people across the globe raising awareness during World Alzheimer’s Month – and we’re happy to report that your efforts equaled great success! On behalf of the 35 million people living with dementia worldwide, thank you. Words are not enough to show the power of your contributions – so we hope these numbers will say it all: On Sept. 21, Alzheimer's Action Day, the Obama Administration congratulated the Alzheimer's Association on its "important efforts" via the White House blog. More than 30 members of Congress showed their commitment to ending Alzheimer's by participating in World Alzheimer's Month.  National television personalities and celebrity Champions, including  Anderson Cooper and Maria Shriver,  joined us in going purple on Alzheimer's Action Day.  The Alzheimer's Association worked with eBay to host  celebrity auctions - a guitar signed by musician Glen Campbell, who is living with Alzheimer's and a star-studded experience at Hilarity for Charity hosted by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller.  We saw triple the normal action on Facebook as thousands of constituents turned their profile pictures purple with the "END ALZ" graphic.  More than 600,000 people from 185 countries left 530 comments on the World Alzheimer's Month Web page, inspiring us the Alzheimer's community with their words.  More than 32,000 people donated to the World Alzheimer's Month Challenge raising $1.1 million and counting! We know there are countless other efforts that can’t be quantified. Together, you raised awareness of the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease, speaking up bravely about the issues people with this disease and their caregivers face. You held fundraisers at offices, schools and places of worship. You wore purple — and told people why. With your help, we’re subtracting the stigma around Alzheimer’s, multiplying the level of awareness and dividing fear of this disease. Thank you for your efforts during World Alzheimer’s Month and throughout the year, which add up to a better world for those facing Alzheimer’s disease. Gratefully, Angela Geiger Chief Strategy Officer The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2012 Alzheimer’s Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900

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