SAW May/June 2018 Alzheimers

A SPECIAL SECTION FOR SAN ANTONIO WOMAN

Letter from the Regional Lead – Texas MARGARET BARRON

This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, join the Alzheimer’s Association® to help raise awareness of this devastating disease. You can start by learning and sharing 10 Ways to Love your Brain.

Research is still evolving, but evidence is strong that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by making key lifestyle changes. Based on this research, the Alzheimer’s Association offers 10 Ways to Love Your Brain, a collection of tips that can reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

Join the movement to end Alzheimer’s during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and the Alzheimer’s Association® needs you to get involved and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s, a disease that is often misunderstood. Did you know: ● Alzheimer’s is fatal. It kills more than breast and prostate cancer combined. ● Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a progressive brain disease without any cure. ● Alzheimer’s is more than memory loss. It appears through a variety of signs and symptoms.

During the month of June, the Alzheimer’s Association asks you to learn more about Alzheimer’s, share your story and take action. Visit alz.org/abam to: ● Learn and share the facts about Alzheimer’s,. ● Get inspired by powerful stories of people sharing their experiences with the disease. ● Go purple — the color of Alzheimer’s awareness — on Facebook, Twitter and more! ● Honor those facing the disease by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association The Longest Day on June 21. Sign up or donate at alz.org/thelongestday.

It is never too late or too early to start thinking about your brain’s health – making healthy choices at any age is beneficial. Help the Alzheimer’s Association to #ENDALZ this June! Visit alz.org/abam to get started.

Sincerely,

800.272.3900

alz.org

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