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Alzheimer’s volunteer fights for his dad
Carlos Olivas III is a caregiver for
his father, Carlos Olivas Jr., who is living with Alzheimer’s. On
our blog, Olivas III talks about his family’s experience with
Alzheimer’s and how he volunteers for his local Walk
to End Alzheimer’s® in honor of his dad and all other families
impacted by the disease.
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Local walk raises funds for Alzheimer's research
and increases community awareness
Walk
season is here - join us over the next few weeks at your local
Walk to End Alzheimer's event and help honor those that have been
impacted by dementia. The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the nation's
largest campaign to raise awareness and funds for research. Help
combat Alz by participating in your local Walk to End
Alzheimer's.
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Clinical study opportunities are available for
healthy volunteers
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Every
Alzheimer’s or dementia clinical trial gives researchers
invaluable information that may lead to answers on how to
treat, slow down or cure these diseases. Alzheimer’s
Association TrialMatch® is a free, easy-to-use clinical study
matching service that connects individuals living with
dementia, their caregivers and healthy volunteers with research
opportunities in their area or online.
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Fall seminar to provide information on Mild
Cognitive Impairment
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Approximately
15% of people age 60 or older are living with MCI and more
than 80% of Americans know little or are not familiar with
MCI, which can be an early stage of Alzheimer's. Join us for
this virtual seminar on Nov 17 to learn more about Mild Cognitive
Impairment, the importance of early detection and dianogis,
the latest updates in research and more. Complimentary CEUs
are offered for social workers, LPCs and nurses.
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HearingLife is proud to join the fight to end
Alzheimer’s
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Emerging
evidence shows hearing loss may contribute to a person’s risk
of cognitive decline and possibly dementia. HearingLife, a
national hearing care company committed to helping more people
hear better, is joining the fight to end Alzheimer’s by encouraging
customers to take proactive steps in caring for their hearing
health.
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Hispanic/Latino Caregiver Conference coming to
Dallas in December
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The
Alzheimer's Association is working with area partners in
Dallas to provide, 'Esperanza para Mañana,' a local caregiver
conference that will focus on tips for caring for loved ones
and provide free resources for family caregivers. Program
will be on Saturday, December 3 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM at
the West Dallas Multipurpose Center. Program provided in
Spanish. Click below to learn more!
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