http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/advocacy/contest/details.asp

We’re looking for passionate people to tell us in a short video entry why they think advocacy for Alzheimer’s disease is important. The winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Alzheimer’s Association Annual Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., April 22 – 24, 2013. This is an amazing opportunity to interact with congressional leaders, senators and other advocates!

How does it work?
• Students and young professionals age 18 – 30 are eligible
• Click here to register and upload your video Sept. 7 – Nov. 16
• Videos must be two minutes in length
• Judges will focus on the video’s message: tell your personal story and why advocating is important to you
Voting is open Nov. 16 – Nov. 30 and the winner will be announced Dec. 7, 2012.
Encourage your friends and family to vote for your video!
Questions?
Contact Jen Belkov at 847.933.2413 or jbelkov@alz.org.
Sample video
Made by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter Junior Board.

Rules:
Rules & Requirements: The applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 and reside in the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter territory (click here for a listing of the counties we serve). Eligible candidates must also be registered to vote in the State of Illinois. This requirement exists to demonstrate how imperative it is to take action, as participation in our democratic process is fundamental aspect of advocacy. If the winner is under 21 years of age, he/she will be required to sign an agreement with the Alzheimer’s Association, agreeing to avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages while attending Association sponsored events in Washington, DC. All videos submitted for this contest are property of the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter and can be used by the Association at any time and in any manner it sees fit. For a full list of rules please contact Jen Belkov at jbelkov@alz.org.

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Woman with Alzheimer’s stays at home during storm

http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/31/14811864-confusion-in-the-storm-alzheimers-patient-refused-to-evacuate?lite

During Hurricane Sandy, one 89-year-old New Jersey woman with Alzheimer’s refused to evacuate her home. While she made it through the storm safely, the situation highlights the plight of some people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. An estimated 1 in 7 people with Alzheimer’s lives alone.
Read the article >>

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Former Miss Universe dances to raise money for Alzheimer’s

http://entretenimiento.univision.com/mira-quien-baila/estrellas/alicia-machado-mira-quien-baila-2012/

Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado is competing on Univision’s “¡Mira Quién Baila! 3 (Look Who’s Dancing)” to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. The winner of the dance competition receives $150,000 for the charity of their choice. The show airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST.
Learn more >>

http://entretenimiento.univision.com/mira-quien-baila/estrellas/alicia-machado-mira-quien-baila-2012/

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Time to “get real” after the shock of Alzheimer’s diagnosis

http://blog.alz.org/my-life-with-alzheimers-and-the-gift-of-my-friend-jean-2/

After learning she had Alzheimer’s at 62, it took Alzheimer’s Association Early-Stage Advisor Janice Pfeilschifter a long time to come to terms with her diagnosis. But she made the decision that while she was able, she had to “get real” about her disease and start planning for the future.
Read the blog post >>

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Create a tribute to honor those caring for people with Alzheimer’s

http://www.alz.org/care/honor-caregiver.asp

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. In the United States alone, there are nearly 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. You can honor the caregivers you know by creating a personal tribute message. Caregivers can also find resources in our Caregiver Center.
Create a tribute >>
Read a letter from a care partner >>
Visit the Caregiver Center >>

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