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Data Source: Alzheimer’s Association 2017 Facts & Figures
02 Saturday Sep 2017
Note correction to second bullet point, this should read “5.5 million Americans…”
Data Source: Alzheimer’s Association 2017 Facts & Figures
01 Wednesday Jun 2016
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#endalz, Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, alzheimers, Alzheimers advocacy, alzheimers awareness, dementia
June is upon us, and with the month of the summer solstice comes Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! It’s the perfect time to get involved in the fight to end this horrific disease, and here are a few ways to do just that.
Learn about Alzheimer’s and then help educate others!
Give of your time! Contact your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter to find out how you can get involved. If that isn’t in your wheelhouse, reach out to a nearby memory care community. I promise that what you give will come back to you tenfold (and then some!) every single time. No special talents needed. If you’re capable of sitting and holding someone’s hand, you’re qualified!!
Add your voice to the growing movement calling for an Alzheimer’s semipostal (fundraising) stamp. Take just a moment to encourage the Postmaster General to move forward with a stamp that could raise millions of dollars for Alzheimer’s disease research. The breast cancer stamp has raised over $83 million since its inception! Click the following link to add your encouragement: https://www.uspsoig.gov/blog/putting-stamp-good-causes
You can also reach out to your elected officials, asking them to support increased funding for Alzheimer’s. Consider writing or calling to share your personal story; there’s no better way to underscore just how important an issue is than to put a human face on it. You have the power to do that. If you aren’t sure how to reach your officials, these sites will help:
Do you know someone caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? Bring them dinner or offer to provide a couple of hours of respite care so they can have a break to do something they enjoy. Drop off some fresh cut flowers or mow their yard. Small acts of kindness go a long way in letting someone know they aren’t alone.
Likewise, if you have a friend or family member living with dementia, please take time to visit them – no matter what stage they are in. Remember that these are living, breathing human beings who need human contact and love as much as you and I. Even if they can’t communicate, they will feel your energy; even if they don’t recognize you, they will relish the company.
Marilyn’s Legacy: A World Without Alzheimer’s is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to ending Alzheimer’s and supporting and advocating for family caregivers. Marilyn’s Legacy was borne of a desire to honor my mom’s life and ensure that her battle with this disease was not in vain.
We are partnering with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s and the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, two non-profits that are recognized leaders in this space. It is very important to us that every dollar raised goes directly to the mission rather than salaries and other operational expenses. The founders of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s and the board of directors of the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund cover every dime of overhead ensuring that 100% of your contribution furthers the fight to END ALZHEIMER’S! When you support Marilyn’s Legacy, you can feel confident that the funds donated are being spent wisely.
To make a tax-deductible contribution, visit our donation page.
The Brain Health Registry is an easy way to contribute to research from the comfort of your home. Participants sign up on a website and complete several questionnaires regarding medical history, lifestyle, and current health.
Once the questionnaires are finished, participants are invited to complete a series of tests that might be likened to brain games. Each activity takes just a few minutes. At 3-6 month intervals, registry members receive email reminders to come back and complete additional activities. The hope is that people will continue to be involved for many years, as the longevity of participation helps researchers understand how our brains change over time.
The researchers behind the Brain Health Registry aspire to use the program to build out a pool, or registry, of potential clinical trial enrollees. The hope is that by collecting data on participants in this fashion, the right people can be assigned to studies faster, ultimately accelerating trials.
To join the Brain Health Registry, visit: http://www.brainhealthregistry.org/
Last but not least, share this post. Shout your message from the rooftops! Encourage your personal network to help #endalz! Remember that our collective voice is bold, powerful, and impossible to ignore. Together we can move our agenda forward and realize a world without Alzheimer’s!
17 Thursday Sep 2015
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alzheimers, Alzheimers advocacy, alzheimers awareness, alzheimers caregivers, alzheimers prevention, alzheimers volunteerism, dementia, world alzheimers day
According to the World Alzheimer Report 2015: The Global Impact of Dementia, published by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), there are 46 million people living with dementia globally. Without a medical breakthrough, that number will rise to 131.5 million by 2050. Worldwide, in 2015 alone, there will be 9.9 million new cases of dementia; that’s a new case every THREE seconds.
World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21, 2015, and it’s a great time to pause and think about what you can do to make a difference. You don’t have to be a brilliant scientist or a millionaire to make a significant impact.
Here are a few ideas to consider. If you have others, please share them by posting a comment below!
As Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
I’ve been told plenty of times that I’m wasting my energy. After all, I’m just one person can’t change the world My response to that is simple. I may not be able to change the world, but I can certainly make a positive difference – and you can too!
Here’s to World Alzheimer’s Day. May it be more than just another Monday – let’s all do a little something to further the #ENDALZ movement!