AFA and WOR Radio Team Up for Alzheimer's Awareness
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The Alzheimer's Foundation of America and WOR radio are teaming up to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease during November - National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. On November 4, the Len Berman & Todd Schnitt in the Morning show will be dedicated to Alzheimer's awareness, featuring interviews with AFA's president and CEO, Chuck Fuschillo, as well as iHeart Media radio personalities Elvis Duran and Howie Rose, who have personal connections to the disease.
Leading up to November 4, AFA and WOR have put together some amazing auction items that are available for bid here. Items include: a trip to see the New York Mets during spring training; basketball and concert tickets; a chance to attend Watch What Happens Live, hosted by Andy Cohen; an opportunity to host a one-hour show on WOR radio; first-tier tickets to AFA's sold-out benefit with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco; autographed sports memorabilia; and much more. Click here to view all auction items and place a bid.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Underway
 Open enrollment for Medicare is underway. People who wish to make changes to their health and drug plans, including cost, coverage, what providers and pharmacies are in their networks, and prescription drug coverage for 2016, can do so from now through December 7. To find information or compare Medicare plans, click here or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
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NAPA Advisory Council to Meet October 26
 The next meeting of the NAPA advisory council will take place Monday, October 26.
The advisory council will welcome its new members and invite them to share their experiences and where they see the advisory council going during their terms.
The advisory council will also spend some time discussing the process of developing recommendations and how those recommendations relate to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's disease. The advisory council will also hear a presentation from members of the HHS Strategic Planning Team about how the National Plan fits into the greater Health & Human Services (HHS) Strategic Plan.
Click here to watch the live stream of the meeting.
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New Support Group for Long-Distance Caregivers
 Caring from afar can come with its own unique set of challenges. On November 3, AFA is kicking off a new telephone-based support group, designed just for long-distance caregivers. Caregivers will have a chance to exchange ideas with their peers, vent frustrations, and get practical tips and strategies for navigating their roles. The group will meet Tuesdays, from 3-4 p.m. EST for four weeks. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, please contact Heather Saposnick, LMSW, at 866-232-8484 x107 or by e-mail.
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National Memory Screening Week is November 1-7
 AFA's National Memory Screening Day has been expanded into a full week-November 1-7. Throughout this week, people can take advantage of free, confidential memory screenings at sites nationwide. Screenings last only about 10 minutes and consist of a series of questions and tasks designed to gauge thinking, language and memory skills.
It's important to keep in mind that screenings are not a diagnosis, but can signal whether someone should follow up with a physician for a full evaluation.
Click here for more information or to find a site.
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Member Spotlight
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Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area
Baton Rouge, La.
This year, Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area has expanded its memory screening sites from 12 to 20 community sites in and around Baton Rouge throughout the month.
Participating sites are: AC Lewis YMCA, Americana YMCA, C.B. Pennington YMCA, Charles Lamar YMCA, Dow Westside YMCA, Exxon Mobil YMCA, First Baptist Church (Clinton), First Baptist Church (Greensburg), First United Methodist Church, Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Istroumna Baptist Church, Paula G. Manship YMCA, Southside YMCA, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth Hospital, St. John the Evangelist Church, St. Joseph the Worker Church, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, and West Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church.
Click here to get specific dates and times for each screening site.
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News to Use
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November 5 - Light the Nation
As the skies darken on November 5, more than two dozen landmarks across the country will be lit up in teal in support of Alzheimer's awareness. AFA's Light the Nation campaign, which kicked off with eight U.S. landmarks in 2014, has nearly quadrupled its participation this year. Sites from the Empire State Building to Los Angeles International Airport, in the U.S., and from the Sichuan Tower in China to the fountains in London's Trafalgar Square have signed on to light up in support of the campaign.
November 11 - For the Love of Joseph DiSanto
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will perform live at AFA's sold-out "For the Love of Joseph DiSanto," benefit. DiSanto, Maniscalco's grandfather, passed away from Alzheimer's disease in 2005. Maniscalco, who gained fame through his Showtime special, "Aren't You Embarrassed" is a strong supporter of the Alzheimer's cause and AFA.
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Bid Now!
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Don't miss this "amazin'" opportunity to snag an autographed ball from pitching ace Matt Harvey. Click here to check out all the items up for bid!
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