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residents live with Alzheimer's or another dementia.

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Dear John,

"There is an urgent need -
and there has been for some time - to address the
disproportionate vulnerability of this population."

That's Robert Egge, Alzheimer's
Association chief public policy officer, speaking about the increased
risk of COVID-19 exposure faced by those living in long-term care
settings.

He continues, "It has been
increasingly clear that nursing homes and other long-term care
communities are 'hot spots' for COVID-19. And their residents with
dementia are particularly susceptible due to their age, their
increased likelihood of coexisting chronic conditions and the
community nature of these settings."

If you have a loved one living with
Alzheimer's disease who is residing in a long-term care or another
care community, we're here for you. We have a repository of resources
and tips and
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information on proposed improvements for this vulnerable population on
a larger scale.

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We're here to answer your questions
and provide you with the information you need. Please call our free
24/7 Helpline any time at 800.272.3900 or turn to alz.org/help-support
to find all our online resources and community engagement services.
We're here to help.

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Sincerely,

Donna McCullough
Chief Field and Development Officer

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across the world. Thank you for your continued support.

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