Film documents love story prevailing in the face of 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. February 21, 2024 24/7 Helpline: [800.272.3900]( Film documents love story prevailing in the face of Alzheimer's "The Eternal Memory," nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, tells the story of a Chilean couple — journalist Augusto Góngora and actress Paulina Urrutia — whose two-decade marriage prevailed when Augusto was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. On our blog, Urrutia talks about life with Augusto, who died from Alzheimer's in 2023. [Click here to read more]( Last chance to get a custom Walk sweatshirt Early-bird registration is open for the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's in NYC. And if you raise $500 before March 1, you'll get a custom sweatshirt with a graphic on the back representing your Walk's borough. Learn more and get started at alz.org/walk. [Click here to read more]( Post-surgery delirium may be linked to dementia Given the similarities in symptoms, delirium — a common and serious problem among hospitalized older adults, including those who have surgery — can be mistaken for dementia. Although the conditions are different, researchers are uncovering growing evidence that people who experience delirium may be at higher risk for the disease. [Click here to read more]( Help fight Alzheimer's [Give Now]( [Get Involved]( Your Local Community [Find Us]( Learn about Alzheimer’s in the Black community Don’t miss our free virtual programs for Black History Month. Join our sessions online to learn more about brain health, caregiving and community support, including a Zoom option to take part in our 4th Annual Black Caregivers Conference on Sat., Feb. 24, from 12:30-3:30 p.m.. Register below. [Click here to read more]( Know what to expect after an Alzheimer's diagnosis A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is life-changing. You can take an empowering first step by learning more about the changes you may experience and what to do to move forward with your life. [Click here to read more]( Ask an NYU geriatrician about brain health On Feb. 27, don’t miss “Talking About Brain Health with Your Doctor,” presented by Dr. Sakina Ouedraogo Tall of NYU Langone Health. In this special Ask the Expert program, we will discuss the importance of brain health for Black Americans, how to start a conversation about memory concerns with a doctor, what to expect during a diagnostic visit, and ways to improve overall brain health. [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 © 2024 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. | 800.272.3900.