Study shows new Alzheimer's treatment slows cognitive decline

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. July 19, 2023 24/7 Helpline: [800.272.3900](tel:18002723900) Study shows new Alzheimer’s treatment slows cognitive decline The [Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®)]( is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. At this week’s AAIC 2023 in Amsterdam and online, [study results showed]( that the drug donanemab significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease and was most effective in people in the earliest stages. [Click here to read more]( Join the early-bird Champions Challenge Our early-bird Champions Challenge for the Walk to End Alzheimer's is underway. Raise $500 to help the fight against Alzheimer's by August 4th and we'll send you a limited edition Walk to End Alzheimer's shoe pin as thanks. Get started at act.alz.org/nycwalks. [Click here to read more]( Hearing aids may reduce cognitive decline in older adults with hearing loss Results from the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) study, the largest randomized, controlled clinical trial of hearing aids for reducing long-term cognitive decline in older adults, were released at AAIC. The results were negative in the total study population, but the [hearing intervention slowed cognitive decline]( in older adults with mild to moderate hearing loss and at highest risk for cognitive decline by 48%. [Click here to read more]( Help fight Alzheimer's [Give Now]( [Get Involved]( Your Local Community [New York City]( Don't miss our free book club Join renowned poet Eugenia Zukerman as she reads excerpts from her book Like Falling Through a Cloud. Our free virtual book group will use the poems as a catalyst to discuss common emotions and experiences that accompany a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia. All registered participants will receive a free copy of the book. Pre-registration is required by July 27 and the program starts on August 2. [Click here to read more]( Constipation may be associated with cognitive aging and decline Experiencing less-frequent bowel movements may be associated with cognitive decline, according to [research reported AAIC](. Two additional studies defined specific gut bacteria that are associated with increased dementia risk, as well as gut bacteria that may help preserve brain health and cognitive function. [Click here to read more]( Learn about Alzheimer's and the workplace We invite you and your colleagues to join the Alzheimer's Association and professionals across New York City for a discussion on Alzheimer's & the Workplace, specifically for companies in the outer boroughs. Learn how we can support your employees and how you can get involved with the Walk to End Alzheimer's. [Click here to read more]( [Create a free, customized action plan]( with ALZNavigator. 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 © 2023 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. | 800.272.3900.