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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 1d

Until Oct 10, your gift—up to $150K—can be matched to fund Alzheimer’s research & support, including free ALZ Talks webinars on brain health, dementia & caregiving. Watch the ALZ Talks playlist at: bit.ly/ALZYouTube 💜

AUTUMN 2X MATCH CHALLENGE

During our Autumn 2x Match Challenge, your gift today can go 2x as far toward helping us continue to provide much-needed care and support resources like ALZ Talks, as well as advance crucial research to end this devastating disease.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 1d

Autumn changes are in the air. But one thing that never changes is our commitment to the fight against Alzheimer’s. Double your impact on our vital work with our Autumn 2X Match Challenge. 👇

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ALZ TALKS Webinars Streaming Now

Our free ALZ Talks webinars provide education, information, news and resources on a variety of brain health, dementia and caregiving topics.

Here are videos streaming now on the Alzheimer's Association Youtube Channel:

> ALZ Talks: The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

>ALZ Talks: Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis

> ALZ Talks: Caregiver Perspectives on Managing Money

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 5d

Clinical trials are critical, but real-world data are also essential to understand how treatments perform in everyday practice. ALZ-NET, a nationwide provider-enrolled patient network created by the Association tracks data on new treatments to advance research & improve care. www.alz-net.org

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 5d

📊 New data from the TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 long-term extension study show donanemab provided increasing benefits over 3 years—especially when treatment began in the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s, reinforcing that early diagnosis and treatment matter. Read more via Medscape: bit.ly/472CoU9

Alzheimer’s Med Continues to Deliver Benefit at 3 Years

Longer-term data show that donanemab’s cognitive benefits continue to grow over time, and earlier initiation reduces the risk for progression, with no new safety signals.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 14d

Neuroscience students, postdocs & early career researchers, abstract submissions are open for AAIC Neuroscience Next, Feb. 23-26! Accelerate the future of neuroscience & forge connections across the globe. Learn more: alz.org/NeuroscienceNext. #AAICNeuro #ALZSky #NeuroSky

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The photos of a speaker, attendees, and an ISTAART member appear in circles over a purple city.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 12d

🔗 English screening: Tuesday, September 30 at 1 p.m. CT: alz.org/memoriestelenovela
🔗 Spanish screening: Tuesday, October 7 at 1 p.m. CT: alz.org/recuerdostelenovela

#HispanicHeritageMonth

"Memories of My Grandfather" Telenovela | alz.org

Join a virtual webinar with expert insights and discussion of "Memories of My Grandfather," a telenovela that explores dementia in Hispanic families.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 12d

There’s still time to register for the English and Spanish virtual screenings of “Memories of My Grandfather.”

The telenovela centers on the impact of Alzheimer's on a multigenerational Hispanic family in the U.S. Discussion to follow.

Registration links in next post! ⬇️

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 14d

A part of #HealthyAging is taking charge of your brain health! Engage in activities like learning a new skill, breaking a sweat, or eating healthier foods, which can have a positive impact on your brain health. Learn more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 14d

Neuroscience students, postdocs & early career researchers, abstract submissions are open for AAIC Neuroscience Next, Feb. 23-26! Accelerate the future of neuroscience & forge connections across the globe. Learn more: alz.org/NeuroscienceNext. #AAICNeuro #ALZSky #NeuroSky

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 16d

Time is running out to double your impact in honor of #WorldAlzheimersDay! 🌎💜

Your support can go 2X as far to strengthen the fight to #ENDALZ. This means:
✨ $25 can become ➡️ $50 ✨
✨ $60 can become ➡️ $120 ✨
✨ $120 can become ➡️ $240 ✨
Make a gift at bit.ly/46cZKGm.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 17d

Today, on #WorldAlzheimersDay 🌎, we come together to raise awareness and take action in the fight to #ENDALZ. 💜

Donate during our World Alzheimer’s Day 2X Match Challenge to double your impact: bit.ly/46cZKGm.

Unable to give? Then repost 🔁 with why you support the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 17d

🌎 Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay! Make a gift in honor of the 55 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia and have DOUBLE the impact on accelerating research and helping provide vital care and support: bit.ly/46cZKGm. #ENDALZ

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 19d

We're proud to share that over the last year, we invested $112.2 million in our research programs—the largest single-year on record—bringing our total active & committed investments to over $450 million. Help us continue the momentum: alz.org/donate. #ENDALZ #BrainHealth

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 26d

You can Do What You Love to End ALZ, too, whatever your passion may be! Learn more and create your own fundraiser: alz.org/dowhatyoulove.

Do What You Love to End ALZ™ | Alzheimer’s Association®

Whatever it is you love to do, do it to raise funds to end Alzheimer’s. Select an activity and start your fundraiser today.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 26d

This year they completed their 4th annual DDR livestream fundraiser, raising over $4,100. Our thanks and congratulations go out to Chris, Omid and the DDR Charity Stream Team — your skills are unbelievable! 🕺🏻🎮

Chris and Omid pictured on a Dance Dance Revolution 5th Mix machine, their feet moving mid-song as they dance.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 26d

After setting multiple world records Chris, whose grandfather passed away from Alzheimer's disease in 2019, joined forces with his friend Omid to create a yearly stream dedicated to raising funds and awareness to support the work of the Alzheimer's Association.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 26d

Happy #NationalVideoGamesDay to all of the gamers out there who are fighting (and racing, and flying, and playing) to #ENDALZ! Today we're spotlighting lifelong gamer and gaming champ Chris Chike. 🧵

Chris and Omid, smiling for the camera after gaming.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 28d

🧠📚 #PublicHealth Professionals: Join the Alzheimer’s Association’s Healthy Brain Initiative on Sept. 24 for a webinar launching new public health learning modules on dementia risk reduction and early detection.

Hear from experts and get a sneak peek of the modules!
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4lWMaeY.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy #StarTrekDay to all of the trekkies out there who have joined the mission to #ENDALZ throughout the quadrant - especially Captain Janeway herself, @thekatemulgrew.bsky.social! Thank you for helping us boldly explore the unknown as we work together to end Alzheimer's disease. 🖖

Actress Kate Mulgrew stands with her hand on her hip, wearing an #ENDALZ purple hoodie.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · Sep 5

Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts.💜 Their wisdom and love guide us. This #GrandparentsDay (Sept. 7), let’s honor those we cherish with a tribute page celebrating their legacy: bit.ly/4p9CQqL.

👇 Here’s how to get started.

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Sandro Da Mesquita @da-mesquita.bsky.social · Aug 25

Celebrating the 1st successful postdoctoral fellowship application from the lab! Liliana (@lilianacorreia.bsky.social) was awarded the NACC & @alzassociation.bsky.social New Investigator Award! On top of doing fantastic research, Lili is also an amazing colleague! We are all very proud of her! 😁🎉🍾🥂

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · Sep 2

September is #HealthyAgingMonth, & we have stronger evidence than ever that healthy behaviors can protect brain health. 🧠

U.S. POINTER study results, reported at #AAIC25, showed that a structured lifestyle program can slow cognitive aging in at-risk adults. bit.ly/3Jd4z9j

Scientists Say These Daily Routines Can Slow Cognitive Decline

A new study documents the benefits of lifestyle changes that can keep the brain young.

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · Aug 28

📣 Calling all public health professionals!

Join us for a live webinar to learn how health departments are leveraging population-level data on cognitive decline and caregiving to inform public health planning.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. CT

🔗 Register today: bit.ly/4mZhn1S.

#PublicHealth

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · Aug 20

Yesterday, we convened health care leaders from across the country in Chicago for the 2025 Payer Summit to learn, network and develop strategies to increase their capacity to deliver high-quality, cost-effective clinical care and improve outcomes. Thank you to all who joined us!

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