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NARFE July Momentous news! Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration granted the first traditional approval of an Alzheimer's treatment that changes the underlying course of the disease. While not a cure, lecanemab (Lequembi®), can give people living with early Alzheimer's more time to maintain their independence and do the things they love. This is an incredible milestone we've reached thanks to the commitment of NARFE and its members. NARFE has been an extraordinary leader in the fight to end Alzheimer's, and we're so grateful for your partnership.

Association welcomes approval of Alzheimer's treatment and access The Alzheimer's Association celebrates the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action to grant traditional approval of lecanemab (Leqembi®) for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease. President and CEO Joanne Pike discussed the treatment on "TODAY." The Association also welcomes the announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about its plan to enable access to Alzheimer's treatments traditionally approved by the FDA. Learn more.

Caregivers may experience feelings of loss and grief It's normal to feel a sense of loss or grief when you care about someone living with Alzheimer's. You're entitled to these emotions and may begin to experience them as soon as you learn of the diagnosis. Learn more.

Eating may become a challenge as Alzheimer's progresses Distractions, too many choices and changes in perception, taste and smell can make eating more difficult for a person living in the middle and late stages of Alzheimer's. As the person's cognitive function declines, he or she may become overwhelmed or have difficulty with utensils. Learn more.

Plan ahead for dressing or grooming someone living with Alzheimer's Assisting a person living with Alzheimer's or another dementia in maintaining his or her appearance can promote positive self-esteem. These tasks may become frustrating for caregivers, but our tips can help. Learn more.

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