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January 24, 2018
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RAISE Family Caregivers Act signed into law
The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), the Association's advocacy arm, celebrate the passage of the bipartisan Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act. Signed into law this week by the president, the RAISE Family Caregivers Act will address the needs of our nation's family caregivers through the development and implementation of a coordinated national strategy.

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Alzheimer's Association launches dementia care practice recommendations
By age 80, 75 percent of people with Alzheimer's are admitted to a nursing home. The Alzheimer's Association has published new recommendations meant to shape dementia care practice at nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care and community care providers.
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Coach Turgeon advances to second round of the Infiniti Coaches Charity Challenge
With your help, University of Maryland Coach Mark Turgeon advanced to the second round of the Infiniti Coaches Charity Challenge. The challenge features the nation's top men's basketball coaches counting on fans to vote for their favorite charities, with the winning coach's charity receiving $100,000. Coach Turgeon's charity is the Alzheimer's Association, so vote daily to help him advance to the next round.
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