2018 FACTS & FIGURES REPORT SHOW IN-DEPTH STATISTICS

Alzheimer's will Cost MaineCare $197 Million this Year

For the second consecutive year, total payments to care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will surpass a quarter of a trillion dollars ($277 billion), which includes an increase of nearly $20 billion from last year, according to data reported in the Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released on March 20^th. The report features a special section on the importance of early diagnosis. 

Contact: dwyman@alz.org | 800.272.3900

2018 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures>>

MAINE BUSINESSES FIGHT ALZHEIMER'S THROUGH THE LONGEST DAY 

Activities Start Now and Continue through June

Chelsie Mitchell, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Highlands in Topsham shares her experience with the event. “This year the Highlands is having a benefit dinner and auction. Last year, we ended up having so many attendees for a picnic that the food trucks were running out of food. It was a blast for everyone involved!”

The Longest Day^® is about hope and dedicated to all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. It is held annually on the summer solstice as part of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month^® in June, however several participants raise funds all year long. Participants choose a favorite activity and set a fundraising goal to help fuel the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Contact: lfrazell@alz.org | 207.249.8962

Register for the Longest Day>>

JOIN YOUR LOCAL PLANNING COMMITTEE

Find A Walk to End Alzheimer's to Volunteer 

Are you passionate about putting an end to Alzheimer's disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer's Association and your community? Then we need you! Join your local Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee and help grow the movement to end Alzheimer's from the ground up. Committee members plan each Walk to End Alzheimer's event from the kick-off to the wrap-up.

Contact: eelliott@alz.org | 800.272.3900

HISTORIC $414 MILLION INCREASE FOR ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH 

Thanks to Our Dedicated Advocates

On March 23 the president signed into law a $414 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The 2018 federal funding bill includes — for the third year in a row — the largest increase in history for Alzheimer's research, bringing Alzheimer's research funding at the NIH to $1.8 billion. This victory couldn't have happened without the combined efforts of The Alzheimer's Association, the Alzheimer's Impact Movement and our nationwide network of dedicated advocates.

Contact: alacher@alz.org | 207.772.0115

Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM)>>

TAKE YOUR ADVOCACY TO THE NEXT LEVEL 

Join Us June 17 - 19 in Washington, D.C. 

Registration is open! Take your advocacy to the next level! Join us for the 2018 Alzheimer’s Association AIM Advocacy Forum, June 17-19, in Washington, D.C. It’s where YOU need to be to continue playing a crucial role in the fight against Alzheimer’s. 

Contact: alacher@alz.org | 207.772.0115

AIM Advocacy Forum 2018>>

FAMILY & CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS OFFERED 

Get the Support You Need

The Alzheimer's Association's Family and Caregiver Support Groups are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop coping methods and encourage caregivers to maintain their personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia.

People come to support groups looking for others who "really understand their situation because they've been there too." We also offer a telephone caregiver support group designed to accommodate caregivers who are unable to attend a group in person.  

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

Support Groups>>

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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