Early detection, animal therapy and how to join the fight.
Dear Friend,
It's a historic moment in Alzheimer's disease treatment. For the first time, there are U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments that could meaningfully change the course of the disease for people living with early Alzheimer's.
These treatments highlight the critical importance of detecting Alzheimer's early to improve the quality of care and quality of life for those living with the disease. It's important to talk to your doctor about any concerns for memory loss.
While these treatments offer hope to some, they are not the answer for everyone. Our work is far from done. We won't rest until everyone living with dementia of any kind — at any stage — can get the treatment, care and support they need and deserve. That takes your support.
Right now, we are halfway through our $160,000 2X Matching Gift Challenge. When you give today, your first gift can go twice as far to aid our efforts in early detection, as well as promoting breakthrough research, advocacy, and care and support. We're still far from unlocking this match, and every second counts. Can we count on your help?
Living Well with Dementia: Animal Therapy
Animal therapy is an accessible and inexpensive practice that has been shown to provide a wide variety of behavioral and emotional benefits for people living with dementia. The Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations — guidelines that set the standard for person-centered quality care — cite several studies that show the behavioral and emotional benefits of regular engagement with both living and robotic animals.
Families of people with dementia also report that having a pet in the home can improve their loved one's mood and sometimes even offer a calming effect if the individual is anxious or agitated.
We're constantly working to provide access to enrichment for our members of our community. It's just part of 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.
Generous supporters at The Kahlert Foundation, a Maryland based family foundation, have pledged a $160,000 gift to the Alzheimer's Association to support Alzheimer's research and programs and outreach initiatives at their local chapter — but only if we can raise that same amount by August 16. Your gift can have 2X the impact on advancing critical research efforts and helping to provide care and support. Will you join us for this extraordinary opportunity?
Thank you again for your interest and participation in our community. I hope you'll take part in this month's match and join us for an exciting era in the fight against Alzheimer's.
With gratitude,
Michael Reich
Chief Marketing Officer
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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