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 (800.272.3900) or find helpful resources at alz.org, including ALZNavigator^™, ALZ Connected^® and our Community Resource Finder.

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 alz.org.

Your donation will strengthen our efforts 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.

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