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als more time to plan for the future, participate in clinical trials and to live with a higher quality of life, for as long as possible.

There are now treatments that may slow disease progression for people in the early stage of Alzheimer’s, making a timely diagnosis critically important. If you or a family is experiencing memory or thinking problems, it is important to get it checked. Talk to your doctor so you can make an informed decision on available treatments to determine if they are right for you.

Join the Fight to End Alzheimer’s

During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association invites everyone to join us in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Here’s what you can do:

• Adopt the 10 Healthy Habits: It is never too early

or too late to start taking positive actions for your brain. Visit alz.org/healthyhabits to learn more!

• Go purple: On June 1 and throughout the month, go purple — the color of the Alzheimer’s movement — to raise awareness of the disease. Dress in purple and share your story on social media using the hashtag #ENDALZ.

• Find information: Learn more about the impact of Alzheimer’s on Black communities and resources that can help. Visit alz.org/blackamericans

• Join the fight: Advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association by Day and Ride to End ALZ. Visit alz.org/fundraisingevents

• Volunteer with us: As an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer, you can help people in your community take steps to reduce their dementia risk and recognize the signs of

Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org/ volunteer.
– Advocate: Urge lawmakers to pass the bipartisan BOLD Reauthorization Act, to continue strengthening the dementia public health infrastructure in communities nationwide. Visit alzimpact. org/BOLD_Reauthorization.

• Accelerate research: Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch® is a free, easyto-use service that connects individuals living with Alzheimer’s, caregivers and healthy volunteers to clinical trials that may advance Alzheimer’s research. Visit alz.org/trialmatch

• Donate: Empower people at every age and stage of life to take charge of their brain health — support the Alzheimer’s Association! Visit alz.org/donate

We are proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other dementia.