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By Anna Madrzyk Daily Herald Staff
Movies to go
You've heard of pocket books. Now, a series of portable "pocket films" about Alzheimer's disease is available for download on your iPod, cell phone, PDA or PC.
"A Quick Look At Alzheimer's" and related dementiasis narrated by David Hyde Pierce, Emmy Award-winning actor and advocate for Alzheimer's research. The films are animated, just two to three minutes long and explain the disease in layman's terms.
"These pocket films will increase awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's, its impact and the importance of research," said Sibyl Jacobson, president of MetLife Foundation, which provided the grant.
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Showing posts with label alzheimer's disease awareness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alzheimer's disease awareness. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Why You Should Embrace World Alzheimer's Day on, Sunday, September 21
PRlog
Sep 16, 2008
What do you know about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias?
How can you decrease your chances of getting thesread the whole articlee disease?
How can you help someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia?
This year’s theme is "No time to lose" with a focus this year on caregivers by emphasising and celebrating the contribution they make to society and giving them the recognition they deserve!
Yes, there is an urgency for all to learn about these diseases and do what they can to prevent them in themselves. Also legislators need to be...read the whole article
Sep 16, 2008
What do you know about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias?
How can you decrease your chances of getting thesread the whole articlee disease?
How can you help someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia?
This year’s theme is "No time to lose" with a focus this year on caregivers by emphasising and celebrating the contribution they make to society and giving them the recognition they deserve!
Yes, there is an urgency for all to learn about these diseases and do what they can to prevent them in themselves. Also legislators need to be...read the whole article
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Alzheimer Research & Care Funding-How Can You Help?
The hard work of Alzheimer advocates across the country is starting to pay off.
In late June, the US Senate Appropriations Committee and a House Appropriations Subcommittee passed bills with increases to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The proposed overall funding increases to the National Institutes of Health would boost funding for Alzheimer research to approximately $662 million and keep pace with medical research inflation.
While this is far less than the $125 million increase sought by the Alzheimer’s Association, it is significant because it could provide the first increase in federal funding for Alzheimer research in four years.
These same bills would also continue funding for critical programs that support people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. (see chart below)
The hard work of Alzheimer advocates across the country is starting to pay off. Lawmakers are listening to constituents about the dire need for increased funding for Alzheimer research and care.
Unfortunately, Congress is not expected to finish work on the bill that funds Alzheimer research this year due to a White House veto threat and shortened Congressional schedule. The proposed funding increases approved by the House and Senate committees will act as placeholders and drive discussions in early 2009 when Congress will likely pass the bills.
We will keep the heat on members of Congress in our local communities through the summer and fall to ensure that the proposed funding increase becomes a reality.
So what can you do
click here to see how to host a party
In late June, the US Senate Appropriations Committee and a House Appropriations Subcommittee passed bills with increases to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The proposed overall funding increases to the National Institutes of Health would boost funding for Alzheimer research to approximately $662 million and keep pace with medical research inflation.
While this is far less than the $125 million increase sought by the Alzheimer’s Association, it is significant because it could provide the first increase in federal funding for Alzheimer research in four years.
These same bills would also continue funding for critical programs that support people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. (see chart below)
The hard work of Alzheimer advocates across the country is starting to pay off. Lawmakers are listening to constituents about the dire need for increased funding for Alzheimer research and care.
Unfortunately, Congress is not expected to finish work on the bill that funds Alzheimer research this year due to a White House veto threat and shortened Congressional schedule. The proposed funding increases approved by the House and Senate committees will act as placeholders and drive discussions in early 2009 when Congress will likely pass the bills.
We will keep the heat on members of Congress in our local communities through the summer and fall to ensure that the proposed funding increase becomes a reality.
So what can you do
click here to see how to host a party
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