Do you know the signs?

ABAM | June is our special month.

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Dear John,

Alzheimer's disease doesn't stop
- and neither can we.

One in three seniors dies with
Alzheimer's or another dementia - and during the COVID-19
pandemic, deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias increased by
16%.

Being aware of statistics like this is
important and sharing them is equally important, which is why each
June, during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we spread the
word about the impact of Alzheimer's on individuals, caregivers, and
the nation's health care system. June is coming to an end, and with
Alzheimer's growing in prevalence, it's critical we do all we can to
spread awareness about this progressive and fatal brain disorder.

Know the warning signs of
Alzheimer's:

Memory loss that disrupts daily
life.

Challenges in planning or
solving problems.

Difficulty completing familiar
tasks at home, at work or at leisure.

Confusion with time or place.

Trouble understanding visual
images and spatial relationships.

New problems with words in
speaking or writing.

Misplacing things and losing the
ability to retrace steps.

Decreased or poor judgment.

Withdrawal from work or social
activities.

Changes in mood and
personality.

If you notice any of these
warning signs, don't ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your
doctor.

The more people know about Alzheimer's
- which more than 6 million Americans are living with today
- the more action we inspire.

Thanks to a dedicated community of
caring people like you, our efforts to fund research studies and care
and support programs, including our free online educational resources
at alz.org, continue to change lives every day.

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With the help of friends like you, we've been able to:

* Answer nearly 250,000 calls last year to our free 24/7 Helpline
(800.272.3900).
* Connect with families and individuals more than 8 million times
by phone, online and through chapters around the country.
* Grant a record-breaking $235 million-plus to 139 scientific
investigations.
* Secure a $350 million increase in federal Alzheimer's and
dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). With this increase, along with previous research
investments, the NIH is expected to spend $3.1 billion on
Alzheimer's research in 2021.

Only with your help are we able 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.

Thank you for being part of our
community. Together, we'll continue to make a difference in the fight
against Alzheimer's.

Sincerely,

Donna McCullough
Chief Field and Development Officer

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P.S. There's no better time than
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month to support the Alzheimer's
Association. Will you please help the fight to end Alzheimer's with a
gift today?

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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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Association. All rights reserved.
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