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| Dear Friend, The Alzheimer's Association 2014 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report released today reveals startling statistics on the ever-growing impact of Alzheimer's disease on our nation, including new information on growing death rates, the cost of the disease and the disproportionate burden of Alzheimer's disease on women. |
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| "Despite being the nation's biggest health threat, Alzheimer's disease is still largely misunderstood. Everyone with a brain – male or female, family history or not – is at risk for Alzheimer's." – Angela Geiger, Alzheimer's Association chief strategy officer |
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Unless something is done to change the course of the disease, there could be as many as 16 million Americans living with Alzheimer's in 2050, at a cost of $1.2 trillion (in current dollars). This video reveals more staggering facts from this year's report:
The face of Alzheimer's is changing, affecting more of our friends and family every day. Learn more and share the facts. Your free download of the report is available now. Thank you,
Vice President |
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Your donations provide help and hope for all those affected by Alzheimer's The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease®. |
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