Loss of Y chromosome in men may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Loss of Y chromosome in men may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease

As they age, men may lose the Y chromosome in some blood cells. This loss may be associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. A study of more than 3,200 men found those with Alzheimer’s were nearly three times more likely to show a loss of the Y chromosome in some of their blood cells. In addition, older men with the same loss of the chromosome faced a higher risk of Alzheimer’s over the next eight years. The research is preliminary, and experts said the study doesn’t prove that loss of the Y chromosome directly contributes to Alzheimer’s disease.

LAST CHANCE to make twice the impact

LAST CHANCE to make twice the impact

Thank you for your past support of the Alzheimer’s Association. I want to let you know this is your last opportunity to give to our Spring Matching Gift Challengeand have your gift go twice as far in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
A foundation, that wishes to remain anonymous, has agreed to give $600,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association if we can raise that same amount by May 31.
Your gift can go twice as far.
$35 ? $70
$60 ? $120
$120 ? $240

Your gift today will go twice as far, but this offer is only for a limited time. Your donation of$35 can become $70, a gift of $60 can become $120 or your very generous gift of $120 can become $240. Any amount you give will help advance research and provide care and support for the millions living with Alzheimer’s and their families.
You must act quickly because time is running out. Please take advantage of your last chance to have twice the impact — and make twice the difference — against Alzheimer’s. I hope you will give generously today.

Don’t miss this deadline – Alzheimer’s

Don’t miss this deadline – Alzheimer’s

Time is running out for an extraordinary matching gift opportunity, and we don’t want you to miss it. A foundationhas agreed to give $600,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association if we can raise that same amount by May 31.
Today, you can bring us closer to our matching-gift goal— and to our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease.
Your gift can go twice as far.
$35 ? $70
$60 ? $120
$120 ? $240

Your donation of $35 can become $70, a gift of $60 can become $120 or your very generous gift of $120 can become $240. Any amount you give will help advance research and provide care and support for the millions living with Alzheimer’s and their families.
Please hurry — those affected by this devastating disease are counting on you. Make an urgently needed gift to our Spring Matching Gift Challenge today.

Pleasant mealtimes may help improve Alzheimer’s care

Pleasant mealtimes may help improve Alzheimer’s care

Making meals more enjoyable for people with dementia might reduce their risk of malnutrition and dehydration, a new study shows. Family style meals and music, in particular, showed promise for improving eating and drinking habits.

Support veterans fighting Alzheimer’s

Support veterans fighting Alzheimer’s

Did you know that veterans are at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s Disease? Stress, traumatic experiences and head injuries are common among our nations veterans. This can take a toll on the brain and increase the likelihood that they will develop a brain-related disease. It is critical that we stand watch and look out for, and support our Veterans.

OPERATION BOOT ALZHEIMER’S

Did you know that veterans are at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s Disease? Stress, traumatic experiences and head injuries are common among our nations veterans. This can take a toll on the brain and increase the likelihood that they will develop a brain-related disease. It is critical that we stand watch and look out for, and support our Veterans.
Your Service, Your Health, Our Focus

Cost: Free

This program is designed for Veterans and their families wanting to learn more about memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and how the Alzheimer’s Association can help them. For more information please contact Melanie Adams, Director of Education & Outreach at madams.alz.org.
Dates and locations: See the Calendar
Physician Outreach Education

The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter is committed to providing care and support to Veteran’s, their caregivers and families. Members of GIC proactively communicate and educate primary care physicians, neurologists and geriatricians on our program offerings to meet the needs of the Veteran’s in our 68 county service area. For more information on physician outreach education, please contact Terrianne Reynolds, Director of Medical and Research Activities at treynolds@alz.org or 847.324.0371.