Avid skier honors his mother lost to 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. November 22, 2023 24/7 Helpline: [800.272.3900]( Avid skier honors his mother lost to Alzheimer’s Ken Barfield’s mother, Tomiko, died from Alzheimer’s in 2018. To honor her for [The Longest Day®]( — a signature Alzheimer’s Association event where participants raise funds by participating in an activity of their choice on a day that works for them — he skied 41 runs at Park Valley, Utah’s Deer Valley resort, including those rated at the highest level of difficulty. [Click here to read more]( Get tips on navigating the holidays On December 1, dementia care trainer Juan Carlos Rojas will present the free virtual program, Navigating the Holidays and Dementia, in Spanish. It offers caregivers practical strategies to improve the holidays for people living with dementia and their families. To register, call 800.272.3900 or visit the link below. [Click here to read more]( Your #GivingTuesday gift can be matched for 3X the impact You don’t have to wait until #GivingTuesday next week to help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Until Nov. 28, your gift can triple in impact during our $600,000 #GivingTuesday 3X Match and make 3X the difference in providing care and support and advancing Alzheimer’s research. [Click here to read more]( Help fight Alzheimer's [Give Now]( [Get Involved]( Your Local Community [Find Us]( Don't miss our winter holiday social New Yorkers living with early-stage Alzheimer’s, other type of dementia, or mild cognitive impairment are invited to our free Winter Holiday Social on December 13. Gather with peers and enjoy light refreshments and fun, festive activities. There will also be a free raffle for prizes. [Click here to read more]( Talk about Alzheimer's together if you notice changes Changes in a family member may be noticeable during the holidays. Early detection of Alzheimer's or another dementia offers significant benefits for the person living with the disease and their families. Our resources can help start the conversation. [Click here to read more]( Share why you walk Share your Walk to End Alzheimer's story and we will feature it on our Walk websites on Giving Tuesday, November 28. Just submit a photo and story to be a part of this tribute to all the special people who inspired us to join the fight 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.