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HONORING SENIORS
Alzheimer’s
Associates
by Hannah Ives
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n Texas alone, over 350,000 a heavy toll on the affected Callander House. If you or a
individuals suffer from individual, as well as family loved one has been diagnosed
IAlzheimer’s disease, a type of members and friends. with Alzheimer’s or a related
dementia that causes problems dementia, you are not alone.
with memory, thinking and Alzheimer’s disease is relentless, The Alzheimer’s Association is
behavior. There is currently no but so are we! The Alzheimer’s the trusted resource for reliable
cure for this devastating disease, Association works on a global, information, education, referral,
which progresses through the national, and local level to and support to millions of
brain, destroying cells as it goes. research, educate, and provide people affected by the disease.
It does not discriminate, taking care and support for all those
affected by Alzheimer’s and For more information call our
other dementias. Through 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or
annual fundraising events, we visit our website alz.org
raise money to support world-
wide research. Without the
contributions of our community
partners, we would not be able
to fund research and provide
education and care and support
to families.
We are so grateful for our
volunteers, educators, support
group facilitators, and care
facilities such as LakeRidge and
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