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Eleโs Place, Inc. names former Michigan Medicine director as new CEO
Read full article: Eleโs Place, Inc. names former Michigan Medicine director as new CEOโThe Eleโs Place mission speaks to me personally, as I experienced the death of my father when I was a teenager. Like so many adults, I truly wish there had been a place like Eleโs Place when I was young and my family was grieving,โ said new Eleโs Place, Inc. CEO Jennifer Wolfe Howard in a release.
Alzheimerโs Association to hold annual Walk to End Alzheimerโs at Detroit Zoo: Hereโs how to sign up
Read full article: Alzheimerโs Association to hold annual Walk to End Alzheimerโs at Detroit Zoo: Hereโs how to sign upThe Alzheimerโs Association is holding its annual Walk to End Alzheimerโs this October at the Detroit Zoo.
Washtenaw County residents eligible for respite care scholarships from Alzheimerโs Association
Read full article: Washtenaw County residents eligible for respite care scholarships from Alzheimerโs AssociationThe $1,000 scholarships are available for residents of Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Families caring for loved ones in Washtenaw County can now receive $1,000 scholarships to help with the cost of respite care. Offered by the Alzheimerโs Association Michigan Chapter, the scholarships are aimed at relieving some of the stress and financial burden of caring for individuals with Alzheimerโs disease or related dementia. Community members interested in applying can send an email to helplinegmc@alz.org or call the Alzheimerโs Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. Learn more about Alzheimerโs Association Michigan Chapter resources at www.alz.org/gmc.
Meet two University of Michigan students raising funds for Alzheimerโs research
Read full article: Meet two University of Michigan students raising funds for Alzheimerโs researchANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Two students from the University of Michigan are working to help the Alzheimerโs Association raise money for Alzheimerโs care, support and research. Public health student Naini also became involved with the Alzheimerโs Association Walk to End Alzheimerโs through a U-M organization. There is so much potential for research and treatment being done at universities all over the country, including here at the University of Michigan," Naini said. Participants have already raised over $86,000 but the Walk has a goal of raising $235,000 for Alzheimerโs care, support and research. Learn more about Alzheimerโs Association Washtenaw County Walk to End Alzheimerโs here.
Why Alzheimerโs disease is expected to remain a growing health issue in the U.S.
Read full article: Why Alzheimerโs disease is expected to remain a growing health issue in the U.S.Alzheimerโs disease is not only a big problem now, but experts with the Alzheimerโs Association say that without a cure, it will continue to stay this way for the long term. Alzheimerโs disease -- a degenerative brain disease that is a form of dementia and affects memory, thinking and behavior -- affects more than 5 million people, according to the Alzheimerโs Association. Alzheimerโs disease and other forms of dementia kill more seniors than breast and prostate cancer combined. Between 2000 and 2018, deaths from Alzheimerโs disease have increased 146%. For more information on Alzheimerโs disease, its signs and symptoms, click or tap here.
Ann Arbor Walk to End Alzheimers to take place virtually in October
Read full article: Ann Arbor Walk to End Alzheimers to take place virtually in OctoberANN ARBOR, Mich. Turn Ann Arbor into a socially distanced sea of purple while raising funds to battle Alzheimers. Manage your fundraiser, steps and walk distances with new features on the Walk to End Alzheimers mobile app. Ann Arbor participants can walk in their neighborhoods, on tracks, in parks or on trails. In continuation of Walk to End Alzheimers tradition, a promise garden will be planted in Ann Arbor to represent those impacted by the disease. Learn more about the Ann Arbor Walk to End Alzheimers here.