It's World Alzheimer's Day -- learn what you can do

[Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement] Discover a medication that may help your loved one's moderate Alzheimer's symptoms. From Caring.com: Below is a special message on behalf of our partners, which we hope you'll find valuable. [Learn More]( [Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement][Advertisement] Today is World Alzheimer's Day, a day when people around the world honor the strength of those with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. In the United States alone, there are currently more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, and that number is expected to triple by the year 2050.1 Furthermore, many people with Alzheimer's are already in the moderate stage of the disease.2 Alzheimer’s has an enormous impact on caregivers as well. There are more than 15 million family members and friends who provide unpaid care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s.1 While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's, there are medications that may help slow down the worsening of symptoms for a while. # of Alzheimer’s caregivers believe that medication is worthwhile in the face of this terrible disease.3* * According to a survey of U.S. Alzheimer's caregivers. [Namzaric logo]( Ask your loved one's healthcare provider about once-a-day NAMZARIC®. NAMZARIC is a prescription medicine approved to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease in patients who are taking donepezil HCl 10 mg. NAMZARIC should not be taken by anyone who: has an allergy to memantine HCl, donepezil HCl, medicines that contain piperidines, or any of the ingredients in NAMZARIC. See below for additional [Important Risk Information](#risk). [Learn More About Namzaric]( Data has shown that NAMZARIC may: • Improve cognition, also known as mental function • Improve overall function • Slow down the worsening of symptoms for a while There is no evidence that NAMZARIC prevents or slows the underlying disease process in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. We have FREE resources for caregivers. Visit [NAMZARIC.com]( for tips on caring for yourself, a list of book recommendations, and more. [Access Free Resources]( [IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION (continued)] Before taking NAMZARIC, tell the doctor about all of the patient’s medical conditions, including: • heart problems including an irregular, slow, or fast heartbeat • asthma or lung problems • seizures • stomach ulcers • bladder, kidney, or liver problems • any surgical, dental, or other medical procedures scheduled when anesthesia may be used Tell the doctor about all the medicines the patient takes, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. What are the possible side effects of NAMZARIC? NAMZARIC may cause serious side effects, including: • muscle problems in patients given anesthesia • slow heartbeat and fainting. This happens more often in people with heart problems. Call the doctor right away if the patient faints while taking NAMZARIC. • more stomach acid. This raises the chance of ulcers and bleeding especially when taking NAMZARIC. The risk is higher for patients who have had ulcers, or take aspirin or other NSAIDs. • nausea and vomiting • difficulty passing urine • seizures • worsening of lung problems in people with asthma or other lung disease The most common side effects of memantine HCl include: headache, diarrhea, and dizziness. The most common side effects of donepezil HCl include: diarrhea, not wanting to eat (anorexia), and bruising. These are not all the possible side effects of NAMZARIC. [Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information](. References: 1. Alzheimer’s Association. 2016 Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures. Alzheimers Dement. 2016;12(4):459-509. 2. Alzheimer’s Association. Changing the trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease: how a treatment by 2025 saves lives and dollars. [(. Accessed June 9, 2017. 3. Allergan. The burden of caregiving, a survey of caregivers for Alzheimer’s disease patients in the United States. 2016. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. 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