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April 13, 2016
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Check out the new Advocacy Forum website for 2016 highlights
A record number of Alzheimer’s disease advocates converged in our nation’s capital last week for the 2016 Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum. Check out our updated Advocacy Forum website to relive this year’s event, which included Hill Day visits and the National Alzheimer’s Dinner, or to see what you missed.

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Facts and Figures highlights financial impact of Alzheimer’s disease on families
Many relatives and friends providing financial support or care to people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias use their retirement savings, cut back on spending and sell assets to pay for disease-related expenses, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. About one in five go hungry due to lack of funds.
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People with Alzheimer’s can take action to help others
If you’re living with Alzheimer’s, you have a unique opportunity to turn your experience into inspiration for others. Your voice and the actions you take, big or small, are powerful tools that can help to raise concern and awareness and empower others.
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

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