Caregiver rides to end Alzheimer's with a sense of purpose

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. August 16, 2023 24/7 Helpline: [800.272.3900]( Caregiver rides to end Alzheimer’s with a sense of purpose Sam Van Why retired as a full-time college professor in 2017 to care for his wife, Donna, who was living with Alzheimer’s. Donna died in 2022, but Sam continues to fight the disease — which also took his mother — by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association [Ride to End ALZ®](. [Click here to read more]( Have you joined the NYC Walk to End Alzheimer's? It is the perfect time to sign up for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. We have four walks happening across the city this fall. We walk for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For more treatment. Sign up and join us! [Click here to read more]( Plan ahead to prepare for the financial costs of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer's can take a financial toll on the person living with the disease and their family. Putting plans in place early can secure your financial future and help you consider all the costs you might face. [Click here to read more]( Help fight Alzheimer's [Give Now]( [Get Involved]( Your Local Community [Find Us]( Get the latest on Alzheimer's research Don't miss our free virtual program, Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research, on Friday, Aug. 18. You'll learn about risk factors, the landscape of dementia science, and advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions. [Click here to read more]( Communicate with your doctor about memory loss Effective communication with your doctor is important when seeking a diagnosis for memory loss. Be prepared to ask questions, answer them and be as honest as possible. Bring a list of symptoms, medications, and past and current medical issues. [Click here to read more]( Consider a support group If you're dealing with a recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's in your family or are further into your journey with the disease, support groups can help. Trained facilitators lead our groups, which can be a place to share and relieve stress. Explore the options and find the group that is right for your needs. [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.