JOIN THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE

Help Us Reach Our Goal by December 31st

You've worked hard to raise funds for the Maine Walk to End Alzheimer's and now we are coming down to the wire. It's time to make the final fundraising push for your Walk team. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraising Challenge is a series of helpful tips to help reach our goal by the end of the calendar year. Every dollar we raise brings us closer to our unified goal: raising awareness and funds for care, support and research. Your dedication makes a difference in the lives of Mainers living with Alzheimer’s disease by showing them they are not alone in their fight. The donation deadline for the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's is December 31, 2017.

Contact: lfrazell@alz.org | 207.249.8962

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WHAT YOUR WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S DONATION SUPPORTS

Care, Support and Research Services

79% Alzheimer’s Care, Support, Research and Advocacy | 15% Fundraising | 6% Administrative

Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises money for our care, support and research services available to the more than 27,000 Mainers living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia and the 69,000 caregivers providing unpaid care. Care and support services include family care consultations, information and referral, crisis support, safety services, support groups, care planning and emotional support.

Our educational programs -- ranging from basic to multi-part in-depth sessions -- offer comprehensive strategies for families and individuals facing Alzheimer's, as well as community members and healthcare professionals. The Early-Stage Social Programs offer meaningful activity in friendly, supportive environments for those diagnosed with dementia and their care partners.

Our advocacy work is instrumental in keeping Alzheimer’s care and research a top priority at every level of government and offers great hope to change the trajectory of the disease. Volunteer advocates work to ensure policymakers are addressing vital issues such as dementia training, access to respite care, long-term care services, Medicaid spending, funding for research and many other policies related to supporting those affected by dementia. 

Contact: eelliott@alz.org | 207.772.0115

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MANAGING THE HOLIDAYS WITH DEMENTIA

Tips for Families Affected by Alzheimer's 

This season can be difficult with the additional stress of visitors and traditions that may bring extra challenges to families affected by Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. We offer support for the person with dementia, caregivers, family members and visitors. There are several strategies you can use to minimize stress and maximize happiness. The Alzheimer's Association is always here for you to answer questions and provide helpful resources related to navigating the holidays with dementia. With some planning and adjusted expectations, your celebrations can continue to be happy and memorable occasions.

Call our 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 at any time, day or night, for a wide-range of holiday tips including: Travelling with Alzheimer’s | Resolving Family Conflicts | Visiting Care Facilities | Handling Anxiety and Agitation | Involving the Person with Dementia | Managing Caregiver Health. 

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

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES ALZHEIMER'S INFRASTRUCTURE ACT 

Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure Act (BOLD)

Senator Susan Collins introduced the bipartisan BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act to improve our nation’s Alzheimer’s public health infrastructure last month. Senator Collins explains, “After decades of expanding biomedical research in Alzheimer’s, we are ready for the next step: to translate research into practice. I urge my colleagues to join us as cosponsors of this critical bipartisan legislation."

The BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act (S. 2076/H.R.4256) would establish Alzheimer's Centers of Excellence in communities around the country to expand and promote the evidence base for effective Alzheimer's interventions, and issue funding to public health departments to increase early detection and diagnosis, reduce risk, prevent avoidable hospitalizations and support the needs of caregivers. Tell Senator King and Representatives Poliquin or Pingree to support this vital legislation by taking action below.

Contact: alacher@alz.org | 207.772.0115

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CAREGIVERS CAN HELP ADVANCE RESEARCH

Caregivers and Healthy Volunteers Needed for Trials

TrialMatch^® is a free, easy-to-use clinical studies matching service that generates customized lists of studies based on user-provided information. Individuals with dementia or those who are at risk of developing it, caregivers and healthy volunteers with no dementia issues are needed. People in clinical trials may gain access to potential treatments before they are widely available. They may also receive expert medical care at leading health care facilities, often free of cost. Currently, TrialMatch lists more than 250 research studies at over 700 sites across the United States and Canada. These include treatment, prevention, diagnostic, and quality-of-life studies. TrialMatch includes caregiver-focused studies and is not limited to persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. You can easily see what studies you may qualify for by taking the following steps:   

STEP 1: Visit alz.org/TrialMatch or call 800.272.3900 or email TrialMatch@alz.org

STEP 2: Complete a brief questionnaire and create a profile

STEP 3: The Alzheimer’s Association will provide information about appropriate studies

STEP 4: Contact the site coordinator for the studies that are of interest 

Contact: pbaker@alz.org | 800.272.3900

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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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