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November 7, 2012

Create a tribute to honor those caring for people with Alzheimer's

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. In the United States alone, there are nearly 15 million Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers. You can honor the caregivers you know by creating a personal tribute message. Caregivers can also find resources in our Caregiver Center.
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Time to "get real" after the shock of Alzheimer's diagnosis

After learning she had Alzheimer's at 62, it took Alzheimer's Association Early-Stage Advisor Janice Pfeilschifter a long time to come to terms with her diagnosis. But she made the decision that while she was able, she had to "get real" about her disease and start planning for the future.
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Former Miss Universe dances to raise money for Alzheimer's

Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado is competing on Univision's "¡Mira Quién Baila! 3 (Look Who’s Dancing)" to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. The winner of the dance competition receives $150,000 for the charity of their choice. The show airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST.
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Woman with Alzheimer's stays at home during storm

During Hurricane Sandy, one 89-year-old New Jersey woman with Alzheimer's refused to evacuate her home. While she made it through the storm safely, the situation highlights the plight of some people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. An estimated 1 in 7 people with Alzheimer's lives alone.
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