Siblings hope to swim the English Channel to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s

Danielle, Devin and Dustin Whal hope to become the first trio of siblingsto swim the English Channel. (Originally scheduled for July 22, their attempt has been postponed due to weather.) They’re not doing it solely to achieve a record — the Whals want to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s among young people as well as funds to help fight the disease that has impacted their family.

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Ask the Helpline – The Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association highly trained and knowledgeable 24/7 Helpline staff provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance, with translation services available in 170 different languages. We serve people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public. In the Ask the Helpline series, our staff answer some of our callers’ more common questions, providing insight and next steps for those faced with the challenges of a dementia diagnosis.

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Researchers discover new protein that may play role in Alzheimer’s disease

Exactly why Alzheimer’s disease develops is still unknown, but research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2014 (AAIC®) last week reported a new protein that potentially may play a role. Researchers said what they don’t yet know is whether the protein, called TDP-43, is a cause of Alzheimer’s or develops due to the disease. TDP-43 has previously been linked to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and other brain diseases. Additional research is necessary to clarify its role in Alzheimer’s.

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The Savvy Caregiver

Are you a caregiver for a family member who has Alzheimer’s disease or another, related dementia? Does that person live at home? Are you looking for ways to increase your knowledge and confidence in this role? This program is designed for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s who continue to live at home (not in a residential care setting). Classes meet for six consecutive weeks, for two hours each. Register today.

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How much do you know about Alzheimer’s disease?

Every 67 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. A BuzzFeed post reveals little-known facts and information about Alzheimer’s.

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