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From the desk of Donna McCullough

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Dear John,

Around this time last year, I sent an
update on the COVID-19 crisis and our response. Because of the
generosity of our supporters, we were able to maintain support
services to those impacted by Alzheimer's disease and advance research
despite the challenges of COVID-19.

COVID-19 has taken more than half a
million lives in the United States and has greatly impacted those
living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. The death rate
for those living with Alzheimer's and dementia in America has risen a
startling 16% since COVID-19 began. These stark facts have caused each
of us to pause and recognize the terrible impact of this pandemic.

Early into the pandemic, it became
clear that people living with Alzheimer's and all other dementia were
especially vulnerable. We needed to move quickly, so that our
community of caregivers and their loved ones would have access to the
support, information and resources they needed.

Within days, we moved all meetings,
including support groups, online. We set up a COVID-19 webpage with a
focus on how to help those living with Alzheimer's and their
caregivers with different tactics, including putting safety practices
into place, like washing hands and social distancing. And we
immediately expanded our advocacy efforts to push for stronger
protections from COVID-19 in long-term care settings.

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We transformed entire programs and
services almost overnight to ensure no coverage gaps occurred despite
the pandemic. A year later, thanks to our supporters, our efforts
continue:

* Research. We are co-leading a new international study to
understand how COVID-19 may increase the risk, severity, pace
and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, such as
Alzheimer's and brain diseases, including depression. The
Alzheimer's Association's Vice President of Medical and
Scientific Relations, Heather Snyder, Ph.D., says the study
could also show how COVID-19 treatments and vaccines might
affect those outcomes.

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* Care and Support. We provide around-the-clock access via our
24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900), our website, alz.org and access to

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online support groups. We are devoting
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resources specifically to helping Alzheimer's caregivers as they
face COVID-19-related hardships.
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* Advocacy. We successfully advocated for the inclusion of
policies to protect those in long-term care communities, many of
whom are living with Alzheimer's or another dementia, in the
federal COVID-19 relief bill. The bill, which was recently
signed in to law, includes provisions that will provide funding
to address social isolation, establish strike teams, promote
infection control, and increase rapid testing. We have long
advocated for these provisions, which are consistent with our
long-term care policy recommendations on Improving the State and
Federal Response to COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Settings.

As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is
happening - especially important to those affected by
Alzheimer's - we have dedicated a portion of alz.org to
resources for people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. As
we look ahead, there are many more developments on the horizon that we
are monitoring closely. We'll continue to share any updates we have on
all these issues as new information arises and provide you with
information at
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alz.org.
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Your support makes it possible for us to further 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.

With your help, we're able to support
our community and make an impact on behalf of those affected by
Alzheimer's and dementia everywhere. It means so much to me to know
there are caring people like you supporting our vision of a world
without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. From the bottom of my
heart - thank you.

Sincerely,

Donna McCullough
Chief Field and Development Officer

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P.S. We're so grateful to have you as
part of our community. Please consider making a special gift today and
join us in the fight to end Alzheimer's.

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Donate Now

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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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