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April 10, 2019
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Take advantage of special registration offer for The Longest Day
The Longest Day® is the day with the most light — the summer solstice, June 21 — and it's the day the Alzheimer's Association calls on everyone to fight Alzheimer's by raising funds and awareness through an activity of their choice. Register and raise $200 by April 24 to receive a limited-edition hat.

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PET imaging may improve Alzheimer's diagnosis and care
Brain scans may improve diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's, according to a new, first-of-its-kind national study sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association and managed by the American College of Radiology. Researchers assessed the use of positron emission tomography (PET) scans to identify Alzheimer's-related amyloid plaques in the brain. Scan results changed the diagnosis of the cause of cognitive impairment in more than one-third of study participants and changed disease management, including medication and counseling, in nearly two-thirds.
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Ask your doctor thoughtful questions about your Alzheimer's diagnosis
If you've received an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, it's normal to be unsure of what questions to ask your doctor. You may need time to absorb the information and understand what it means for you and your family.
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