Happy 4th of July

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Dear Friend,

Happy Independence Day. Today is a
time for us to celebrate our nation's values of freedom, unity and the
pursuit of happiness. It is also an opportunity to recognize the
unwavering spirit of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or
another dementia, along with their caregivers who show resilience and
strength every day.

At the Alzheimer's Association, we
fight for freedom from this heartbreaking disease that steals so much
- memories, independence, control, time and, ultimately, life
- from our loved ones.

It's because of our generous
supporters that we stand at the forefront in the fight against
Alzheimer's, advocating for increased research funding, encouraging
early detection and diagnosis, and providing care and support to those
affected by the disease. Through our collective determination, we are
driving positive change and bringing about a brighter future for
people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.

While holidays are a time to
celebrate, they can also be a challenging time for those who have been
impacted by Alzheimer's or another dementia. The realization that a
loved one is no longer able to maintain traditions or make holiday
memories brings sadness, and the stress of caregiving becomes greater.

The Association is always there,
during holidays and every day. Below are some tips on how to involve
someone living with Alzheimer's in holiday celebrations:

* Ask them to help you prepare food, wrap packages, help decorate
or set the table.
* When making holiday plans, consider what will be most
comfortable and enjoyable for the person living with dementia,
while keeping safety in mind.
* Maintain the person's normal routine as much as possible, so
that holiday preparations do not become disruptive or confusing.
* Focus on the things that bring happiness and let go of
activities that seem overwhelming, stressful or too risky.
Taking on too many tasks can wear on both of you.
* Build on traditions and memories and experiment with new
traditions that might be less stressful or a better fit with
your caregiving responsibilities, such as watching seasonal
movies.

If you are in need of care or support,
or you know someone who needs help, you can reach us at our free 24/7
Helpline
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(800.272.3900) or find helpful resources at alz.org, including
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ALZNavigator(TM),
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ALZ Connected® and our
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Community Resource Finder.
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As you celebrate on this special day,
please know that you play an important role in furthering our mission
to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by
accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early
detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Thanks to our generous supporters, we
remain united in purpose to advance our fight and achieve freedom from
Alzheimer's. I wish you a safe and happy July 4 holiday.

Sincerely,

Donna McCullough

Chief Operating Officer

P.S. On this day when we celebrate
independence, I invite you to join in the fight with a generous gift
that will honor a special person in your life who's been affected by
Alzheimer's. Your gift today will help accelerate research and provide
vital care and support. If you'd like to learn more about your impact
on our fight, discover more about available resources or read about
recent research updates, please visit

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to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. From face-to-face
support to online education programs and promising global research
initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those
affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias in your community and
across the world. Thank you for your continued support.

Alzheimer's Association Home Office, 225
N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601

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