Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ottumwa is about to kick off! Thanks to all the volunteers, walkers, sponsors and other supporters for helping with us! 💜👟

In addition to all the Walks happening this weekend, be sure to check out the Pontiac Club of Iowa Car Show in Granger on Saturday to help ! 💜🏎

Story via Iowa Live We Are Iowa Local 5 News

"And the stories begin!" Enjoy an afternoon chatting with the experts at the Classic & Custom Car Show this Saturday Proceeds from the Pontiac Club of Iowa's Classic & Custom Car Show support the Alzheimer's Association of Iowa.

URGENT: The BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act expires this year. Tell your representatives to reauthorize this bipartisan bill so public health departments have the resources they need to serve those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. p2a.co/AvqtZDY

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Fort Dodge last weekend! It was a beautiful day to spread awareness and raise money for the fight to , and we're looking forward to seeing all the dedicated walkers this week in Ottumwa, the Quad Cities, Mason City and Decorah. 💜👟

The Senate has already unanimously passed the bipartisan NAPA Reauthorization Act and Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act. It’s time the House takes action. Tell your representative to keep Alzheimer’s and dementia a national priority by passing these important bills. p2a.co/nkZJyh4

We just started the opening ceremony for our 1st of 19 Walk to End Alzheimer's events across the Iowa Chapter. A perfect day to help here in Fort Dodge!

Thank you Theisen's for supporting Walk to End Alzheimer's for 12 years in a row through their Forget-Me-Not campaign to raise money to help ! All Theisen's stores in Iowa are participating through October 3. 💜👟

Are you traveling over weekend? Here are a few tips to keep your loved one with dementia safe:
✅ Plan ahead
👁 Learn to recognize signs of anxiety and agitation and how to reduce them
🗺 Try not to overload the person with a lot of directions
For more tips visit https://bit.ly/3hXbeUp.

For every generation. This is why we walk. Start or join a Walk to End Alzheimer’s team at alz.org/walk. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease.

We’re in a new era of Alzheimer’s treatment. And with more treatments in the research pipeline, we must tell Congress to keep our progress going in the 2025 fiscal year by investing an additional $318 million in Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH): p2a.co/NEhqT5b.

Big thanks to Fridley Theatres for raising over $7,600 through a round-up campaign at their movie theaters throughout Iowa to help ! Thanks to all who made a donation during their trip to the movies as well! 💜

Share your story and passion for the fight to as an Alzheimer's Association media spokesperson. Join us for a training on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 11 - 11:40 a.m. via Zoom to learn what it means to be a spokesperson and tips for media interviews and sharing your personal story.

There will also be an optional Awareness Champion training from 11:40 a.m. - 12 p.m. where you will learn how to spread awareness about the Alzheimer's Association and the disease in your community.

Register at tinyurl.com/mediaspokestraining2024.

Register for Walk to End Alzheimer’s today to join us in fighting for a different future. The important funds you raise will benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. alz.org/walk

If you're going to the Iowa State Fair tomorrow (8/9), be sure to keep an eye out and cheer on Samara who is riding in purple in memory of her grandfather who passed from the disease earlier this year. 💜

Congrats to The Longest Day team Battle for Betsy for raising $43,000 at their golf tournament in June! They raised money in honor of Team Lead Abbie Schrader's mother, Betsy. 💜 alz.org/tld

Support the Harlan Cyclones and Lewis Clark Titans at their purple out game on August 30 to help ! Buy a t-shirt to raise money for their Walk to End Alzheimer's teams in Harlan and Council Bluffs:

Harlan - hcvslcalz2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Council Bluffs - anytimetees.chipply.com/TackleAlzheimersLC/store.aspx

Thanks to Runza Restaurants for raising funds to help at all their stores in Iowa and Nebraska for The Longest Day! We were honored to have Runza Rex sign and present us with the check! 🦖💜

News from : Blood tests that accurately and reliably detect Alzheimer’s could improve diagnosis in primary care, making testing more accessible and less invasive. They could also provide a quicker path to research participation and treatment. bit.ly/3WGPpxF

The Alzheimer's Association is excited to share a new community education program: the Empowered Caregiver Series. Caring for a person with dementia can be challenging, but there are many resources available. Register for this two-part virtual workshop on August 20 and 21 from 8:30 a.m. to noon CT for helpful tools and ways to reduce caregiver stress. There is no cost to attend, just register in advance at http://bit.ly/3zRcJQo. Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota

Two-thirds of dementia caregivers are women. One-third of dementia caregivers are daughters. Share in honor of strong women caregivers and all those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.

Call our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 for support, crisis assistance and education on issues families impacted by dementia face every day.

Did you know that the DSM International Airport participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program? The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower acts as a prompt for people with non-visible disabilities, including Alzheimer's and dementia, to let others around them know that they may need a helping hand, understanding or simply more time. Email Erica Eikren at [email protected] for a free Sunflower lanyard prior to your next trip.