02 Tuesday Dec 2014
Today
is GIVING TUESDAY, and the awesome folks at Bravelets are doing their part by doubling all donations today!
Purchase your Bravelet today from our fundraising page and $20 will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association to fund research and programs. With seven unique styles to choose from, there’s one to suit every taste, and each time you wear your Bravelet, you’ll be helping to raise awareness!
11 Tuesday Nov 2014
Tags
alzheimers, Alzheimers advocacy, alzheimers awareness, dementia, dementia friendly, national alzheimers awareness month
Olivia Mastry and ACT on Alzheimer’s have established dementia-friendly environments in 32 different communities in Minnesota.
In the next Alzheimer’s Talks call presented by USAgainstAlzheimer’s, we’ll learn more about the power of dementia-friendly communities and how to use the Minnesota model to create dementia-friendly environments in communities nationwide.
Olivia will answer questions and share her recommendations, including lessons learned and a toolkit with concrete steps in developing a plan.
Register today for the call on November 18th, from 3-4pm ET.
http://actions.usagainstalzheimers.org/p/salsa/web/common/public/signup?signup_page_KEY=6874
Postscript: If you missed Olivia’s call, you can sign up to receive the highlights via email. Click –> here.
28 Tuesday Oct 2014
Tags
alzheimers, alzheimers awareness, dementia, shadow box memory project, usagainstalzheimers, womenagainstalzheimers
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s Out of the Shadows Summit held in Washington, DC. While there were many memorable moments over those two days, one of the highlights was our evening at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. That night, the WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s (WA2) Network launched its Shadow Box Memory Project.
Photo Credit: WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s
Prior to the Summit, attendees were invited to create shadow boxes containing pictures and memorabilia honoring loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Each shadow box was as unique and beautiful as the person that inspired it. Seeing the display was a powerful, moving reminder of why we are determined to keep fighting until we stop Alzheimer’s in its tracks.
Now WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s wants to know what you think about expanding this project, creating a national campaign to raise awareness about the disease – much like the AIDS Quilt did for AIDS. Did you know the quilt boasts an impressive 48,000 panels and a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize??!
As we prepare to mark the beginning of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, please take 2-3 minutes to respond to this brief survey. Your feedback is very valuable to WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s, and your time and opinions are truly appreciated.
Click here to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GLLXNHK
Thank you so much and feel free to share this with others who have been touched by Alzheimer’s. Together we can and will make a difference!
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