Positive Alzheimer's treatment data brings hope and enthusiasm

Having trouble viewing this message? You may [view it as a web page](. You may also view [e-news archives](. To prevent mailbox filters from deleting your Alzheimer's Association email communications, please add alzheimers_enews@alz.org to your address book. October 5, 2022 24/7 Helpline: [800.272.3900](tel:18002723900) Positive Alzheimer's treatment data brings hope and enthusiasm Positive results of the drug lecanemab were recently reported in Alzheimer's clinical trials, giving those facing the disease hope for more effective treatments. On our blog, Alzheimer’s Association Chief Science Officer Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D., says that while lecanemab is not yet in doctors’ offices, this development is history in the making: “This is the time we will look back at and say, ‘That was when it all started.’” [Click here to read more]( Don't miss our final walks of the season October is here and we want to thank everyone who made the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Brooklyn and Queens so successful. We have two walks left this month in NYC. We hope to see you in Staten Island on Oct. 15 and Manhattan on Oct. 22. [Click here to read more]( Make 2X the impact during our Autumn $100,000 2X Match Challenge Show your support during this match challenge while you can double your impact in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Your gift before Oct. 11 can go 2X as far, up to $100,000, to accelerate research and help provide care and support to those facing the disease. [Click here to read more]( Help fight Alzheimer's [Give Now]( [Get Involved]( Your Local Community [New York City]( Explore our fall catalog of programs and services Discover everything happening this fall at the New York City Chapter. Our programs and services catalog includes information on education programs, early-stage social events, support groups and more. All our programs are free, but registration is required. [Click here to read more]( Shop to help fight Alzheimer's during Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale is Oct. 11-12. Amazon Prime members can support the fight against Alzheimer’s by shopping on those days through AmazonSmile on their desktop and the app. AmazonSmile must be on and the Alzheimer's Association selected; 0.5% of eligible purchases will be donated to the Association. [Click here to read more]( Register early for our caregiver appreciation event We are celebrating dementia caregivers on Nov. 30. This free event will focus on mindfulness, self-care and healthy living. Light refreshments will be provided and every caregiver who attends will get a free gift in recognition of all you do. [Click here to read more]( [Create a free, customized action plan]( with Alzheimer's Navigator. More Resources: [Stages of Alzheimer's]( | [Behaviors]( | [Coping Strategies]( | [Care Training]( My Preferences: [Unsubscribe]( To stop receiving our weekly e-newsletter, simply unsubscribe. [Subscribe]( Was this e-newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe to get it weekly. The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Alzheimer's Association Home Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2022 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. | 800.272.3900.