Thank you readers for making Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters #1!

Because of the support of readers of this dementia blog and other concerned individuals, the Alzheimer's Association has earned first place in the American Express Members Project.

The Alzheimer's Asociation will get 1.5 million dollars to begin an education campaign highlighting the importance of early detection among physicians and the general public. This is a positive step toward helping those who go undiagnosed for many years, losing valuable time that could be spent planning for the future and starting treatment. read the whole story
Know the early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
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You can help with Alzheimer's research funding

Dear Reader:

Congress has proposed the first significant increase in funding for Alzheimer research in five years. The increase would push funding to approximately $662 million and keep pace with medical research inflation.
Unfortunately, Congress may not bring the bill with the proposed increase for Alzheimer research funding to a vote before adjourning for the election in November.

Your lawmakers are home in August and are listening to their constituents. Demand that they vote for the proposed funding increase for Alzheimer research when they return to Washington DC in September!

Take Action:

Email your Senators and Representative. Demand a vote on the Labor/Health & Human Services/ Education Appropriations bill (S 3230)!

Use our Write Congress tool to send your message.

Remember to personalize the email by adding a few words on why Alzheimer research matters to you.

To learn more about our progress towards increasing Alzheimer research funding, see our monthly Federal Update.

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Reminder: YOU can eliminate dementia

Remember to watch the movie about dementia, The Forgetting an Emmy Award-winning documentary based on David Shenk’s best-selling book. It will air nationally Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 9:00 pm ET on PBS (local broadcasts may vary).

You can have a viewing party or just watch the movie and discussion following the movie.

You can make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association anytime

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You can become an Alzheimers Advocate
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