LAST DAY! Join the movement and receive this gift. – Alzheimer’s care

It’s the last day of January, which means our 2017 Drive for Monthly Donors is coming to an end. Will you join the movement to help fight Alzheimer’s disease by becoming a monthly donor today?
When you do, you’ll give us the financial backing we need to provide Alzheimer’s care, support and research all year long.
As a bonus, if you become a monthly donor before midnight tonight, we’ll send you our tote bag as a thank you for your dedication to our cause. The deadline is only hours away, so act now!
Monthly giving is a simple and cost-effective way to make a real difference in the lives of the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and their over 15 million caregivers. Won’t you please join this special group of supporters by signing up to make a recurring gift today?
On behalf of everyone at the Alzheimer’s Association, I commend you for your commitment to our work. You can be a critical part of our progress in 2017 when you become a monthly donor today.

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Join the movement. Receive this gift with our thanks.

You’re someone who shares our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease. That’s why I believe you’d be an excellent addition to our community of monthly donors, a special group of people dedicated to helping us change the future of Alzheimer’s.
When you join us as a monthly donor, you’ll give us the consistent funding we need to fight Alzheimer’s disease this month and all year long.
As a friend to the Alzheimer’s Association, you’ve generously supported our mission before. Please consider making a monthly donation today — it’s a small commitment with a big impact.
Plus, if you join our movement as a monthly donor before the end of January, we’ll be happy to send you our stylish tote bag as a thank-you for your loyal support.
Monthly giving is easy, convenient and critical to our cause. It allows us to continue funding care and support for people affected by Alzheimer’s, and advance research with the potential to end this cruel and fatal disease.
Won’t you please help us in the fight against Alzheimer’s by becoming a monthly donor today?

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Call, listen and learn with our free Educational Programs by Phone

Are you too busy to attend an in-person education program? Our free Educational Programs by Phone are designed for busy people who want an easy and efficient way to learn! We offer a variety of program topics, and all you have to do is pick up a phone. Call from your home, office, or car! You can listen in and even ask questions of our expert speakers.

Free: Educational Programs by Phone

.Are you too busy to attend an in-person education program? Our free Educational Programs by Phone are designed for busy people who aren’t able to attend a program outside of their home or office.

Register online below or by phone at 309.662.8392.
It’s easy! After registering, you will receive a toll free number to call plus materials to follow along with during the program. Call from your home, office, or car. You can listen in and even ask questions of our expert speakers.

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Veterans Program: Your Service, Your Health, Our Focus
Tuesday | January 31, 2017 | 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. & 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Anxiety Relief: Aromatherapy and Hand Massage
Tuesday | February 14, 2017 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Legal and Financial Considerations in Dementia: Three Things You Can Do Today
Tuesday | March 14, 2017 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Supporting Couples Living with Dementia: How Spouses’ Roles Change
Tuesday | April 11, 2017 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

The Mediterranean Diet – Can Changes in Diet Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Tuesday | May 9, 2017 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

How to Choose the Best Residential Care Option for Your Situation
Tuesday | June 13, 2017 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

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Hiring In-Home Care: How to Choose Who to Bring into Your Home
01/17

Caregiver’s School of Hard Knocks: One Man’s Journey
12/16

Learn the Amazing Ways That Music Can Help People With Memory Loss
11/16

Coping with Alzheimer’s Behaviors: Skills that Can Help You Today
10/16

Medications for Alzheimer’s and other Dementias: Benefits and Side Effects
09/16

Reducing the Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease
08/16

How Families Cope with Alzheimer’s disease
07/16

Successful Daily Plans for a Person With Alzheimer’s disease
06/16

Making the Move: Choosing a Nursing Home. Alzheimer’s Unit or Assisted Living Facility
05/16

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Former NFL player Gastineau says he’s been diagnosed with dementia

Mark Gastineau, who starred for the New York Jets in the 1980s, says he is battling Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Gastineau, 60, received his diagnosis last year and wants the next generation to take proper precautions before playing football.

In the 1980s, Mark Gastineau was one of the NFL’s most dominant pass-rushers. As part of the New York Jets’ defensive line, he set all-time team record for sacks and appeared in the Pro Bowl five times.

But on Thursday, the football legend shared some disturbing news about how football may have affected his health. During an interview with WOR Radio in New York, he revealed that he’s battling serious brain disorders that he believes were caused by concussions in football.

Gastineau, 60, said that he received the serious diagnosis last year. “When my results came back, I had dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s,” he said. “Those are three things that I have.”

It’s unclear what caused the brain diseases; after retiring from the NFL, he was a professional boxer. He fought 17 professional bouts in the early 1990s.

But in the interview, Gastineau said that he did a lot of damage while playing football. “I led with my head all the time,” he said, describing how he’d have “wars” in practice. “People would come and gather around because when we hit each other, you would hear pops, like a shotgun going off.”

Despite his diagnosis, Gastineau says that he doesn’t regret playing football – but he wants the next generation to take the proper precautions before playing the game.

Gastineau now works with USA Football’s Heads Up Football, an NFL-sanctioned program that promotes safer tackling practices. “There are techniques out there now,” he told the radio show. “I would have had them, I wouldn’t have the results I have now.”

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Get the knowledge you need without leaving your home!

The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce its schedule of free live webinars for 2017! Offered at various times throughout the day, the topics range from general awareness to specific caregiving strategies. Webinars are recorded and available to those who are unable to attend. Join us for one, or all!

The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce its schedule of free live webinars. Offered at various times throughout the day, the topics range from general awareness to specific caregiving strategies. Webinars are recorded and available to those who are unable to attend. Join us for one, or all!

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Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
Tuesday | January 24, 2017 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The Stressed Out Caregiver: How to Get Help Now
Thursday | February 9, 2017 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Legal Planning for Alzheimer’s disease
Thursday | February 23, 2017 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Paying for Alzheimer’s Care: What Resources are Available
Wednesday | March 8, 2017 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Managing Agitated Behavior in Dementia
Tuesday | March 28, 2017 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

“How You Say It” – Making Matters Worse (or Better) by How We Communicate
Tuesday | April 4, 2017 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

What Everyone Needs to Know About Hospice Care
Wednesday | May 3, 2017 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Why Veterans Are at an Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s
Wednesday | May 17, 2017 | 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. or 8:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Gadgets, Gizmos and Technology to Make Dementia Care Safer and Easier
Thursday | June 15, 2017 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: What’s the difference & why it matters
12.15.16

Red wine, vitamins and Alzheimer’s: Do they work?
11.16.16

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s: How To Prepare For The Appointment
10.25.16

Why are evenings so difficult? Sundowning & Alzheimer’s disease
10.13.16

Conozca Las 10 Senales De Advertencia
10.05.16

Improving cognition: How to use the senses for people with dementia
09.21.16

How to use simple physical activities to benefit people with dementia
09.13.16

Caregivers speak: I wish I knew then what I know now
08.25.16

How you can use music to help a person with Alzheimer’s
08.10.16

Learning to connect: Relating to the person with Alzheimer’s
07.12.16

Gadgets, gizmos and technology to make Alzheimer’s care safer and less stressful
05.12.16

Alzheimer’s medications: What they are and what they do
04.22.16

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