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Julie Christie wins Golden Globe for "Away From Her"

Alzheimer News 1/14/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

January 13, 2008
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“Away from Her” earns two Oscar nods

January 22, 2008 | Alzheimer's Association

January 21, 2008
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Alzheimer advocate competes for Miss America crown

Alzheimer News 1/24/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

January 23, 2008
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Alzheimer's Association response to president’s Fiscal Year 2009 budget proposal

Alzheimer News 2/4/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

February 3, 2008
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New survey shows African-Americans are concerned with heart health but unaware of link to brain health

Alzheimer News 2/12/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

February 11, 2008
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Seniors eligible for $300 tax rebate checks

Alzheimer News 2/15/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

February 14, 2008
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Where do your representatives and senators stand on healthcare issues?

Alzheimer News 3/4/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

March 3, 2008
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Alzheimer's Association continues Champions consumer awareness campaign with new ads

Alzheimer News 03/17/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

March 16, 2008
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Alzheimer’s Association calls on presidential candidates to address looming epidemic At the grassroots level

Alzheimer News 03/18/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

March 17, 2008
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10 million U.S. baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer News 3/18/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

March 17, 2008
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Alzheimer's Association statement on release of Medicare Trustee Report

Alzheimer News 3/25/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

March 24, 2008
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Charlton Heston 1924-2008

Alzheimer News 4/7/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

April 6, 2008
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The Alzheimer's Association is proud to win 2008 Caregiver Friendly Award

Alzheimer News 4/11/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

April 10, 2008
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Two dozen new celebrities join the Alzheimer’s Association Champion awareness campaignBecome an Alzheimer’s Champion: Alzheimer’s: An escalating epidemic Hope on the horizon

Alzheimer News 4/21/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

April 20, 2008
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Senate Special Committee Hearing on Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer News 5/13/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

May 13, 2008
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"Diminished Capacity" sheds light on Alzheimer'sGet a sneak peek of the novel's first two chapters Last page of book features Association ad

Alzheimer News 6/10/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

June 9, 2008
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Alzheimer’s disease supersedes diabetes as sixth leading cause of death in the United States

Alzheimer News 6/12/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

June 11, 2008
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Alzheimer’s Association Statement Phase III Results for Tarenflurbil (Flurizan)

Alzheimer News 6/30/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

June 28, 2008
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Alzheimer's Association Statement on Silver AlertThe Alzheimer's Association MedicAlert® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return® Program

Alzheimer News 7/15/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

July 14, 2008
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Alzheimer's Association statement on a newly published study of Etanercept (Enbrel) for Alzheimer'sThe epidemic of Alzheimer's, and improving therapies and prevention

Alzheimer News 7/21/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

July 20, 2008
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Stigma cited as top concern for people living with Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer News 08/26/08 | Alzheimer's Association

August 25, 2008
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Memory Walk goes to Iraq

Alzheimer News 8/29/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

August 28, 2008
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Alzheimer's Association holiday cards showcase work of artists living with the disease

September 17, 2008 | Alzheimer's Association

September 16, 2008
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New study shows cognitive and social activity in midlife may reduce dementia risk in men

Alzheimer News 9/22/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

September 21, 2008
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Founding Association member Katzman dies

Alzheimer News 9/29/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

September 28, 2008
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Husband seeks votes for Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters project

Husband seeks votes for Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters project | Alzheimer's Association

October 7, 2008
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Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters wins American Express Members Project

October 14, 2008 | Alzheimer's Association

October 13, 2008
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Alzheimer’s disease awareness stamp now availableGet the stamp

Alzheimer News 10/17/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

October 16, 2008
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Frontotemporal dementia included in Compassionate Allowances Initiative

October 27, 2008 | Alzheimer's Association

October 26, 2008
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Alzheimer's Association launches interactive Caregiver Stress Check

Alzheimer’s Association launches interactive Caregiver Stress Check | Alzheimer's Association

October 30, 2008
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Gardening reduces stress for busy caregivers

Alzheimer News 11/3/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

November 2, 2008
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C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award winner announced

C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award winner announced | Alzheimer's Association

November 5, 2008
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Life in the two-year Medicare wait period

Alzheimer News 11/13/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

November 12, 2008
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State policymakers urged to prepare for Alzheimer epidemic

December 4, 2008 | Alzheimer's Association

December 3, 2008

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