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Positive Alzheimer's treatment data brings hope and
enthusiasm
Positive results of the drug
lecanemab were recently reported in Alzheimer's clinical trials,
giving those facing the disease hope for more effective treatments.
On our blog, Alzheimer’s Association Chief Science Officer Maria C.
Carrillo, Ph.D., says that while lecanemab is not yet in doctors’
offices, this development is history in the making: “This is the
time we will look back at and say, ‘That was when it all started.’”
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Virtual program explores the power of music on
memory
The
Speech, Language, and Music (SLAM) Lab at UT Dallas studies the
connection between speech, language, and music in the brain.
Right now, they are investigating the therapeutic potential of a
novel music-based intervention on symptoms of Dementia. Join us
on October 11 at 3:00 p.m. for this virtual progrm to hear Jenna
Happe, a SLAM Lab member, share information on how music can
improve brain health in people across all life spans and with
various brain disorders.
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Make 2X the impact during our Autumn $100,000 2X
Match Challenge
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Show
your support during this match challenge while you can double
your impact in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Your gift before
Oct. 11 can go 2X as far, up to $100,000, to accelerate
research and help provide care and support to those facing the
disease.
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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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Shop to help fight Alzheimer's during Amazon’s Prime
Early Access Sale
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Amazon’s
Prime Early Access Sale is Oct. 11-12. Amazon Prime members can
support the fight against Alzheimer’s by shopping on those days
through AmazonSmile on their desktop and the app. AmazonSmile
must be on and the Alzheimer's Association selected; 0.5% of
eligible purchases will be donated to the Association.
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Walk season has ARRIVED!
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The
weather is slowly starting to change in North Texas, and Walk
season has officially begun! Join us over the next few weeks
at your local Walk to End Alzheimer's event and help honor
everyone that has been impacted by dementia. The Walk to End
Alzheimer's is the nation's largest campaign to raise
awareness and funds for research. Help us combat Alz during
this Walk season.
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