Choir of people with Alzheimer’s sings tunes from memory
Once a week in Minneapolis, about 30 people with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia rehearse side by side with their caregivers in the Giving Voice Chorus. People who enter the practice room who have difficulty holding a thought, or even speaking, suddenly remember songs by the Beatles and Rodgers and Hammerstein.
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If you know someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, MyALZspot is a private space to share family memories, listen to professionals talk through real situations and discover new tools that may be helpful. Developed by SPN Network in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, MyALZspot offers a way to post meaningful videos, songs, images, dementia-related articles or a quick note.
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Sign up for January’s audio conference on caregiver support – – Alzheimer’s disease
Join us on January 13 from noon to 1 p.m. for an audio conference on, caregiver support: striking a balance.
Recognizing the signs and causes of stress is critical for caregivers, as studies show that those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease have a high incidence of depression and illness. Join us to learn how to fight the debilitating effects of caregiver stress. We will explore how to set realistic expectations and find time for self-care.
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Handling the holidays can be tough for families coping with Alzheimer’s
The holidays can be stressful for families coping with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, as people search for meaningful ways to honor traditions with people whose memories of them may be fading. They’re also a time when some family members may first notice signs of physical or mental decline in relatives they haven’t seen in a while.
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The clock is ticking on our special year-end challenge – Alzheimer’s Association
Thanks to donors like you, we just met our $100,000 challenge match generously sponsored by Carol-Ann. We’re so grateful for your support and couldn’t have done it without you!
We need your help once again. We’re overjoyed to announce that another donor has stepped forward with a $10,000 year-end matching gift challenge. Before 2014 ends, you have an additional opportunity for your gift to go twice as far.
Henry and Debbie Pao — who you may remember also made a generous matching gift offer last December — will donate $10,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association if we can raise the same amount by December 31, 2014. Your tax-deductible year-end donation of $50 can become $100, or a gift of $100 can become $200.
The Pao’s substantial gift will benefit their local chapter’s education and support services. But any amount you give will help the Alzheimer’s Association continue to pursue our mission to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
The Pao family invites you to join their commitment to the cause by matching their gift of $10,000. Please give today!
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