Tell Congress to renew the national commitment to fight Alzheimer's

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. September 20, 2023 24/7 Helpline: [800.272.3900]( Tell Congress to renew the national commitment to fight Alzheimer’s Take action today and ask your member of Congress to support two critical pieces of legislation: the NAPA Reauthorization Act and the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act. These bills will ensure our nation continues to prioritize addressing Alzheimer's and all other dementia. [Click here to read more]( Hear from a neurologist in upcoming Spanish program On Oct. 4, join us for our next free Hispanic Heritage Month program, presented in Spanish. In this virtual program, Dr. Joel Salinas, founder and chief medical officer of Isaac Health, will discuss the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, causes and risk factors, how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, how to get a thorough diagnosis, the stages of the disease and treatments that can help. [Click here to read more]( Make 2X the impact for World Alzheimer's Day World Alzheimer's Day is tomorrow, Sept. 21, and you have an incredible chance to double your impact during our $175,000 Match Challenge. Your gift today, up to $175,000, can be matched to advance critical research and help provide care and support to the millions affected by Alzheimer’s. [Click here to read more]( Help fight Alzheimer's [Give Now]( [Get Involved]( Your Local Community [Find Us]( The Walk to End Alzheimer's in nearly here The NYC Walk to End Alzheimer's kicks off on October 7 with our Queens Walk. Join us in Flushing-Meadows Corona Park for a day dedicated to fighting Alzheimer's. Catherine Heege, Queen Walk chairperson, says, “We support one another on this journey. Walk to End Alzheimer’s truly shows that you are not alone.” Learn more and register for any of our Walks at alz.org/walk. [Click here to read more]( Focus on living a healthy life with Alzheimer's Making choices about how you live your life after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or another dementia can be empowering. It's possible to live well with Alzheimer's by taking control of your health and wellness and by focusing your energy on the most meaningful aspects of your life. [Click here to read more]( Ask the Expert in our fall program series Join our free, virtual series of programs featuring researchers and medical professionals sharing their expertise and answering your questions. The series starts on Sept. 28 with Laura Radensky, LCSW, presenting the program "Accessing and Interviewing for Home Care." You'll learn about the different types of home care and how to find one that works for your family. [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.