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What Grandparents' Day means to
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What Grandparents' Day means to us

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How to help every member of the
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Dear Friend,

Grandparents are keepers of family
traditions and have stories only they can tell. Today, as we celebrate
Grandparents' Day, we extend our appreciation to the grandparents in
our lives and acknowledge the enduring influence they have on us.

On this day, we also recognize that
millions of grandmothers and grandfathers are impacted by Alzheimer's
disease or another dementia. I thank you for your commitment as a
member of our community, which has helped provide care and support as
well as accelerate critical research in our fight against this cruel
disease. Together, we can one day achieve a cure so that no family
will have to face the pain and loss of Alzheimer's.

Seven-year-old Campbell, who did this drawing, still talks about her
great-grandmother, whom she lost to Alzheimer's when she was three

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Seven-year-old Campbell, who did the drawing above, still
talks about her great-grandmother, whom she lost to Alzheimer's when
she was three. She fondly recalls their visits, the piano her "great
nanny" would play in her home and the snacks they would share.

Grandchildren can still bond and
connect with their grandparents who are living with Alzheimer's or
another dementia. There are many activities that can be done as a
family, which can also provide comfort, stress relief and joy to
everyone, including the person living with the disease:

* Go for a walk.
* Do household chores together, such as folding laundry, raking
leaves or washing dishes.
* Listen to music, dance or sing.
* Look at old photographs and make a photo album or family tree.

A dementia diagnosis can have an
impact on every member of the family, including children. Questions
from young children about Alzheimer's can be difficult to answer, and
it's important to address them in an easily understood way. The
Association is always here to provide families with resources,
including:

* Answers to common questions about Alzheimer's and other dementia
in a way children can understand.
* Books and videos that can help kids of all ages learn about
Alzheimer's.
* Kid-friendly explanations of the science behind Alzheimer's.

If you or your family needs support,
the Alzheimer's Association is here for you. For more resources on
helping children understand Alzheimer's and more information on care
and support, visit
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alz.org/Help-Support or call our free 24/7 Helpline
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(800.272.3900).

Wishing you the best this
Grandparents' Day and every day.

Take care,
Katie Evans

Chief Programs and Mission Engagement
Officer

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P.S. Your support means the world to us. Thank you in advance
for supporting 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. Will you honor a grandparent or loved one impacted by
Alzheimer's by making your first gift today, while it can have TWICE
the impact during our $200,000 Fall Match Challenge?

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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.

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

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