 Dementia and Driving Resource Center Helps Families Approach Sensitive Issue
Recognizing a need for resources to help families have the driving conversation, plan ahead and identify signs of unsafe driving, the Alzheimer's Association created, with support from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Dementia and Driving Resource Center (alz.org/driving).
The new Dementia and Driving Resource Center features:
- Video scenarios showing four different families discussing dementia and driving.
- Tips and strategies for planning ahead and handling resistance.
- Common signs of unsafe driving.
- Resources for alternative methods of transportation.
- Additional information on driving and safety.
Visit alz.org/driving to learn more and watch the videos >>
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New Report Reveals Care Costs for People with Dementia Reach $200 Billion
Medicare costs for individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias are three times higher than for older adults without these conditions. Medicaid costs are 19 times higher. These are just a few of the sobering statistics featured in the 2012 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, which captures the escalating impact of the Alzheimer's epidemic.
If you care about the fight against Alzheimer's, the report and accompanying video are a must to read, watch and share with everyone.
Download and read the full report >>
Watch and share the video on YouTube >>
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 Participate in a Clinical Trial with Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch™ Clinical trials are the engine that powers medical progress. Ground-breaking research is going on that could have a measurable impact on the lives of current and future Alzheimer's patients. But a lack of volunteers for Alzheimer's clinical trials is significantly slowing down this research and the development of new Alzheimer's treatments.
Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch can connect you with a variety of studies for participation, including studies that do not involve taking a drug. TrialMatch has opportunities for people with Alzheimer's as well as studies for healthy volunteers. Enroll today to discover the trials you are eligible for. You can make a difference.
Learn more and enroll in Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch >>
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Limited Space Left at the Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference
Online registration has closed for the Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference, but you can still get a spot! To register, call 952.857.0548 and join us at the RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, March 17. You don't want to miss the premier dementia conference for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early dementia, families, friends and professionals. Registration is also available on-site on the day of the conference. Family scholarships are available by advance request only.
Learn more about the conference >>
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Rita Hayworth Jewelry Collection
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan is pleased to announce the premiere of the Rita Hayworth Jewelry Collection on the Home Shopping Network. The collection is inspired by Rita Hayworth's personal favorite pieces and features 20 different items ranging in price from $24 to $129. In honor and remembrance of this Hollywood legend, 10% of all sales from the Rita Hayworth Collection during the month of March will benefit the Alzheimer's Association.
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Email Address Changes
Effective immediately, the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter staff email addresses ending in alzmndak.org are no longer active. To reach a member of our staff via email, please use the appropriate email address ending only in alz.org.
Example:
jane.doe@alzmndak.org = no longer available
jane.doe@alz.org = active email address
For questions, call 952.830.0512.
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