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June 5, 2019
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Drug companies decided not to pursue Enbrel for Alzheimer's
The Washington Post reported Tuesday that Pfizer and Amgen decided not to pursue the drug Enbrel for Alzheimer's and not to publish data from preliminary investigations. The Alzheimer's Association believes any science that has promise for Alzheimer's and other dementias and is not genuinely pursued, or shared with the research community, does a disservice to the millions of individuals facing the disease today and in the future.

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Go purple for Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month in June, you can help raise awareness by going purple, the official color of the Alzheimer's movement, in support of the 50 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Be part of our gallery by sharing a photo on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtags #ENDALZ or #EndAlzheimers.
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Bankers Life Forget Me Not Days campaign sows seeds of hope
Throughout June, Bankers Life associates and volunteers nationwide will collect donations and raise Alzheimer's awareness in their communities. Donors will receive a packet of Forget-Me-Not flower seeds to plant in honor of the more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer's. Since 2003, Bankers Life, a national health and insurance brand, and its parent company, CNO Financial Group, have helped raise more than $5 million for the Alzheimer's Association through Forget Me Not Days collections and corporate donations.
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