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Have fun, buy art, fight Alzheimer’s

Don’t miss the 9th annual Unforgettable Art. At this unique event, we will raise our hands in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Not only will you be pledging your support against a terrible disease, you’ll also be bidding on pieces of art created right before your eyes by one of 50 artists. There will be hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a live auction. Unforgettable Art will take place on Saturday, April 28, at the Prairie Street Brewhouse in Rockford. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

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Two chances left to attend a Family Forum

Are you caring for someone who is affected by memory loss? Do you want to connect with others who are facing a similar journey? Join us for the 2012 Alzheimer’s Association® Family Forums and realize – you are not alone and we are here to help!

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According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s® 2012 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the United States an estimated $200 billion in 2012, including $140 billion paid by Medicare and Medicaid.

 Click here to watch the 2012 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures video.

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http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/enewsletter/april2012/volunteer.asp

In honor of national volunteer week, April 15-21, the Alzheimer’s Association would like to thank every volunteer for their dedication to the Greater Illinois Chapter. Because of your passion we are able to make Alzheimer’s a priority and move our mission forward.
Today we highlight one of our Chicago office volunteers, Kathleen Hotton. Kathleen comes to our Chapter with a wealth of knowledge and a personal connection to Alzheimer’s disease. Kathleen’s husband, Voyer, had the disease. He passed away in 2007.

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http://www.alz.org/petition/overview.asp?type=homepage_petition\

To the President of the United States

A PETITION FOR A STRONG NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S PLAN

Families Facing Alzheimer’s Disease Can’t Wait

We, the undersigned, call on the President to issue a strong National Alzheimer’s Plan to help the millions of Americans now affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and the many millions more at risk.

Alzheimer’s won’t wait.

Today, more than 5 million Americans are facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s. This number could rise to 16 million by 2050 if we do not act.

Right now, nearly 15 million Americans serve as caregivers, and this is projected to soar to 45 million in that same timeframe.

The cost of inaction is too high. Alzheimer’s will cost the nation $200 billion this year. This will rise to $1 trillion by 2050, bankrupting families and our health care system.

Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only one among the top 10 without a way to cure, prevent or even slow its progression.

Read More: http://www.alz.org/petition/overview.asp?type=homepage_petition\