HAVE FUN ON THE LONGEST DAY

START, JOIN OR SUPPORT A TEAM

Ralph Williams and Priscilla Rowe met while league bowling. Little did they know, they had something more in common than bowling -- they both have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease. Ralph is the caregiver for his wife Sandy who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2011 and Priscilla lost her mother to the disease in 2008. Ralph and Priscilla formed a Longest Day bowling team, Rowe's Rollers, and will do what they love to end Alzheimer's. The Big 20 Bowling Center, located at 382 US Route 1 in Scarborough, will donate half of the proceeds to Rowe’s Rollers on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Form your own Longest Day team and support other teams like Rowe's Rollers.

Contact: lfrazell@alz.org | eelliott@alz.org | 800.272.3900

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START YOUR WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S FRIENDS & FAMILY TEAM TODAY 

YOU COULD BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF OUR NATIONWIDE TOP 50 TEAMS

Friends & Family Teams are at the heart of Walk to End Alzheimer’s but are not limited to just close friends and family members. Teams often include neighbors, community organizations, religious groups, civic groups and schools. Regardless of who joins, forming a Friends & Family team is a fun and effective way to raise awareness and funds for this critical cause.

To get started, have someone register as a team captain. All team captains will receive additional support from the Alzheimer’s Association to assist with recruitment and fundraising efforts.

Contact: lfrazell@alz.org | eelliott@alz.org | 800.272.3900

NEW! LIVEWELL ONLINE RESOURCES

ONLINE TOOLS TO HELP YOU LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE

Living a quality life in the early stage of dementia is possible. We offer new online resources to help empower people living with Alzheimer’s to take steps to live well, find the confidence to face challenges ahead, and ensure that they have a voice in living the best possible life with dementia.

Explore these six new modules on your own or together with loved ones:

Life After Diagnosis | You Are More Than Your Diagnosis | Live Healthy | Maximize Your Independence | Live in the Moment | I Have Alz Website

Contact: lpennington@alz.org | Call our 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900

Click here for LiveWell Online Resources>>

MAINE CHAPTER HONORS VOLUNTEERS AT RECEPTIONS IN AUGUSTA AND BANGOR

The Maine Chapter recognized the significant contributions of its volunteers during receptions in Augusta on April 25, 2017 and in Bangor on April 27, 2017. There are over 350 active volunteers and over 4,090 registered advocates in Maine supporting our work to end Alzheimer's disease.  

AWARDS PRESENTED IN AUGUSTA 

Marilyn Paige Founders Award for Volunteerism: Barbara Alberda, Lewiston

Collaborative Spirit Award: Jodi Locke, Portland

Robert Stram Award for Advocacy: Jacquie Guerin, Sanford 

Corporate Champion Award: OceanView at Falmouth, Falmouth

Individual Walker - First Place: John Wolfarth, York

Individual Walker - Second Place: Cathy Stevens, York

Individual Walker - Third Place: Elizabeth Johnson, York

Family Team - First Place: Team Mitzi, York

Family Team - Second Place: Chinese Takeout Anyone?, York

Family Team - Third Place: Trudy’s Team, Waterville

Business Team - First Place: Home Instead Senior Care, Gorham

Business Team - Second Place: UNUM, Portland

Business Team - Third Place: Legacy Legs at OceanView, Falmouth

AWARDS PRESENTED IN BANGOR

Marilyn Paige Founders Award for Volunteerism: Mike Vittum, Brewer

Collaborative Spirit Award: Katie Luce, Skowhegan

Robert Stram Award for Advocacy: Mary Dysart Hartt, Hampden

Corporate Champion Award: Woodlands Senior Living, Bangor

Individual Walker - First Place: Noella Mills, Millinocket

Individual Walker - Second Place: Bruce Champeon, Glenburn

Individual Walker - Third Place: Paula Dube, Vassalboro

Family Team - First Place: Team ROLO, Waterville

Family Team - Second Place: Team Rolande, Fort Kent

Family Team - Third Place: Family & Friends of Paul Richardson, Bar Harbor

Business Team - First Place: Dirigo Pines, Orono

Business Team - Second Place: Maine Veterans' Homes, Bangor

Business Team - Third Place: Westgate Center, Bangor

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MAINE ADVOCATES DEMAND WAGE INCREASE FOR DIRECT CARE WORKERS

Local agencies providing care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are struggling to attract and retain employees across the state. Many long-term care centers, homecare agencies, adult day centers and other home and community based services are turning away new clients due to insufficient staff. This leaves families struggling to maintain these individual’s needs at home. At times family members will be forced to leave their jobs because other help cannot be found for their loved one.

Advocates provided public testimony this week in support for LD 1466: An Act To Address Severe and Ongoing Shortfalls in the Funding of Direct Care Workers in Long-term Care Settings and To Establish the Commission To Study Long-term Care Workforce Issues.  The bill’s call for wage increases for direct care workers will improve access and quality of care here in Maine, and ultimately rein in costs statewide.

Contact: alacher@alz.org | 207.772.0115

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CONGRESS DELIVERS HISTORIC ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH FUNDING INCREASE FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Congress has included our requested $400 million increase in Alzheimer's research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For the second consecutive year, Congress has heard and answered the call of the Alzheimer’s Association and taken historic action. 

The Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), the sister organization of the Alzheimer’s Association, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization. AIM works in strategic partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association to make Alzheimer’s a national priority. 

Learn about the Alzheimer's Impact Movement>>

Maine Chapter Resource Links

About the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter serves the entire State of Maine from its Scarborough office. There are more than 26,000 families in Maine who are affected by Alzheimer's disease. 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. alz.org/maine

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