JUNE IS ALZHEIMER'S & BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH

Go Purple, Share Your Story & Take Action 

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month (ABAM) and the Alzheimer’s Association^® needs you to get involved and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s, a disease that is often misunderstood. During the month of June, the Alzheimer’s Association asks you to learn more about Alzheimer’s, share your story and take action.

• Learn and share the facts about Alzheimer’s.
• Get inspired by powerful stories of people sharing their experiences with the disease.
• Go purple — the color of Alzheimer’s awareness — on your social media 
• Be part of our gallery by sharing a photo on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtags #ENDALZ or #MyAlzStory
• Honor those facing the disease by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day. 

Contact: dwyman@alz.org | 800.272.3900

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR THE LONGEST DAY? 

Check Out Some of These Great Events in Maine

There are many activities happening statewide during June in honor of The Longest Day®. Here are some open to the public that you can attend.

Poetry Night at Oxbow -- Thursday, June 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. Oxbow Blending & Bottling | 49 Washington Ave | Portland, ME Featuring Maine’s top poets Lee Sharkey, Betsy Sholl, Zackary Lavoie, Gibson Fay-LeBlanc and Rebecca Irene complimented by drink & food specials and live bluegrass music by Cumberland Crossing.

Lemonade & Iced Coffee Service -- Thursday, June 21 from 4:49 a.m. to 8:25 p.m. Woodlands Senior Living | 53 Colonial Cir | Brewer, ME | Suggested donation $2 per glass of fresh squeezed purple lemonade and fresh brewed iced coffee. Delivery in the Bangor/Brewer area available: call 207.314.0584 on June 21st to place your order.

Rocky Knoll Golf Tournament -- Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 9 a.m. Rocky Knoll Country Club | 94 River Rd. | Orrington, ME | Cost is $60 and includes 18 holes, golf cart and lunch. Four-person teams can sign up by calling 207.989.0109 

Purple Rain for Alzheimer’s Awareness -- Friday, June 29^th at 8 p.m. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre | 53 Old Post Rd. | Arundel, ME | New England's premier Prince tribute band Dean Ford & the Beautiful Ones.

80’s Dance Party -- Saturday, June 30^th at 8 p.m. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre | 53 Old Post Rd. | Arundel, ME | Live music featuring the ultimate 80’s cover band, The Awesome.

Contact: eelliott@alz.org | 800.272.3900

Register for the Longest Day>>

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S FORGET-ME-NOT INCENTIVE

The Next 200 Individuals who Register will Receive a Special Seed Packet

To show our appreciation and add extra meaning for your commitment in the fight against Alzheimer’s, we will mail seed packets to the next 200 individuals who register for the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's. This special incentive runs during the month of June only while supplies last. Take a moment to register for a Walk to End Alzheimer’s in your area and plant the seeds in honor of someone you love and the more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.

Contact: eelliott@alz.org | 800.272.3900

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH SENATOR KING

Join Us in Bangor on June 8 or Watch Live on Facebook

The Alzheimer’s Association and The Jackson Laboratory are pleased to host a roundtable discussion about the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease featuring Senator Angus King. Brief speeches will be given by Senator King; researchers Dr. Catherine Kaczorowski & Dr. Greg Carter of The Jackson Laboratory; Laurie Trenholm, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter; Dr. Cliff Singer, Chief, Geriatric Neuropsychiatry, Acadia Hospital & Eastern Maine Medical Center. The speeches will be followed by open discussion and Q & A session. The event will be also be featured on our Facebook page. 

Friday June 8, 2018, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. 
Bangor Public Library -- Croufutt Community Room
145 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401

Space is limited – advance registration required. Register by June 6, 2018 at 12 noon.

RSVP to: bgans@alz.org | 207.772.0115

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PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER'S ENCOURAGE EARLY CONVERSATIONS

Six Tips for Approaching Conversations about Alzheimer's Symptoms 

As part of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month (ABAM) and to help families overcome common communication obstacles, the Alzheimer’s Association is offering 6 Tips for Approaching Alzheimer's, a list of best practices for talking about the disease with someone who may be experiencing symptoms. These include:

• Have the conversation as early as possible
• Think about who’s best suited to have the conversation
• Practice conversation starters
• Offer support and companionship
• Anticipate gaps in self-awareness
• Recognize the conversation may not go as planned

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

For More Information on Approaching Conversations>>

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 28,000 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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