World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21

September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day, when Alzheimer’s organizations from around the world work together to raise awareness of the disease.

Did you know…

• As many as 5.3 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s.

• Alzheimer’s and dementia triple healthcare costs for Americans 65 and older.

• Every 70 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s.

• Alzheimer’s costs more than $148 billion each year in Medicare, Medicaid and businesses.

• The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization providing support to families facing Alzheimer’s and funding research that will get us closer to a cure.

Memory Walk 2009
Every 70 seconds, someone will develop Alzheimer’s.
This fall, a nation will walk together to move us closer to a cure.
Join or start a memory walk team 

Use the power of five to celebrate World Alzheimer's Day this year. That's 5 million Champions helping to make a difference for the 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and the many millions of lives it affects around the world. Make a difference- help us make strides in research, care and support by becoming an Alzheimer Champion; make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association; or host your own fundraising event. 

Events to host at work, within your family or in your community-

 • We need 5 million Champions — one for each person living with Alzheimer's disease — to support our cause and spread awareness. Sign up to be a Champion today at www.actionalz.org.

• Host a do-it-yourself event during the month of September to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. You can host a party, a golf tournament or a Tailgate to Tackle Alzheimer's.

• Go Casual for a Cause in your workplace on Sept. 21. Dress down or wear jeans in exchange for a small donation (usually $5) to the Alzheimer’s Association. Display your commitment to the cause by wearing our symbol. Click here to order your kit, complete with symbol stickers, today.

• "Go Purple" in your workplace — deck out the cafeteria in purple, use a purple font in e-mails, or dress in purple for Casual for a Cause.

• Multiply the power of five by forwarding this message to five friends. It only takes a moment to make an impact in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.