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	Forward to a Friend September 5, 2012
		Help us raise awareness during World Alzheimer's Month September is World Alzheimer's Month. Worldwide, 35 million people and their families are affected by dementia. Learn how you can Go Purple for the cause, be inspired by how others are facing Alzheimer's and share your own story. Your efforts can make a difference during World Alzheimer's Month — together, we can help end Alzheimer's. Learn how you can get involved during World Alzheimer's Month >> Connect with the cause by walking to end Alzheimer's Every year, thousands of people join Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease. We're on our way to 40,000 Walk teams; take the first step to a world without Alzheimer's by joining a Walk in your community today. Sign up for a Walk near you >> Activities can provide meaningful benefits and reduce stress People with Alzheimer's or other dementia don't have to give up the activities that they love. In addition to enhancing quality of life, activities can reduce behaviors like wandering or agitation and can help reduce caregiver stress. Read the article >> Learn more about meaningful activities >> Caregiver resource links Alzheimer's Behaviors >> Caregiver Stress Check >> Comfort Zone® >> Coping with Alzheimer's >> Daily Care >> Find a Clinical Trial >> Long-Distance Caregiving >> Music, Art and Other Therapies >> Support Groups >> Unpredictable Situations >> Stop by our brain gym Exercise your brain and test your skills. Solve today's puzzle >> What is Alzheimer's Disease | Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's | Brain Tour The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's 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. 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  To change your email preferences click here.