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May 31, 2017
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Two sisters to cycle the distance for their dad on The Longest Day
Sisters Brecka and Shanna Putnam are fighting to end Alzheimer’s on behalf of their father, Dale, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 57. Dale is an avid cyclist, so the sisters will be riding on The Longest Day® to celebrate and honor him and to raise funds to “take down” the disease.

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You can help plant seeds of hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s
Volunteers will hit the streets nationwide on Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3, collecting donations to help fight Alzheimer’s disease during Bankers Life Forget Me Not Days, now in its 15th year. In exchange for a contribution, donors receive a packet of Forget Me Not flower seeds to plant in honor of a loved one and the more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer’s. Bankers Life provides life and health insurance to those who are in or near retirement. Since 2003, Bankers Life has supported the Alzheimer’s Association with more than $4.5 million for its care, support and research efforts.
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Alzheimer's may gradually diminish a person's ability to communicate
Communication with a person living with Alzheimer's requires patience, understanding and good listening skills. We have strategies that can help both you and the person with dementia understand each other better.
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