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September 3, 2014
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s is happening now
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’sŪ unites entire communities — families, friends, co-workers, social and religious groups and more — in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Register for a Walk near you today; we provide free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help each Walk participant reach their fundraising goal.

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Documentary paints powerful portrait of the impact of Alzheimer’s disease
The Genius of Marian is a visually rich, emotionally complex story about one family's struggle to come to terms with the changes Alzheimer's disease brings. The Alzheimer's Association is proud to have worked closely with this family over the years and to provide expertise for the film's educational materials. The Genius of Marian airs on the PBS series “POV” on Sept. 8.
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It may be difficult to tell depression and dementia symptoms apart
Depression is very common among people with Alzheimer's disease, especially during the early and middle stages. Treatment is available and can make a significant difference in quality of life. Identifying depression in someone with Alzheimer's can be difficult, since dementia can cause some of the same symptoms.
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