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                        Alzheimer's Association Central and North Florida 


National Alzheimer's Project (NAPA) Reauthorization Act

Fantastic news! The bipartisan National Alzheimer's Project (NAPA) Reauthorization Act has reached a milestone with 100 cosponsors in the House, as well as 35 in the Senate, thanks to voices like yours. This is encouraging, but our journey doesn't end here. Congress has an opportunity to advance NAPA Reauthorization, along with the Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act soon, so we - Your Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Team and you - need to keep the momentum going now, to ensure swift renewal of these important bipartisan bills.

To help with the renewal of these bills, contact your members of Congress, by way of the Alzheimer's Association's Alzheime's Impact Movement ("AIM"), at this link: https://p2a.co/Er75Rme, where you can send your representatives a message. Personalize your message; tell them you're thrilled about the 135 cosponsors for NAPA, but we need their support to cross the finish line. Share with them why continued support for Alzheimer's legislation matters to you, and urge your representatives to keep pushing for the passage of these critical acts.


Support Groups

Support groups create a safe, confidential environment and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also inform participants about dementia and help them develop skills to solve problems. Find a support group to fit your needs here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gyv-zC-3L3uIi6p0YBQBKxE2MMYvJH4W/view.


Alzheimer's Disease Programs Schedule

Find programs in your area, such as in-person Alzheimer’s education workshops for caregivers and others, awareness programs like Brain Bus stops and more here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r0lPgYVT7mVjxZw10GpdmhnkVuOGO-v4Q8zTUZrp1ts/edit#gid=0.

 
Upcoming Webinars


Tuesday, February 6, 12:00 p.m. noon ET - ONLINE
Are We Minding Our Brain Health?
        In honor of Black History Month, this free interactive Zoom meeting is designed to share valuable tools and information, fostering understanding and awareness for Alzheimer's and dementia care within the Black and African American community. We will be engaging in discussion following an awareness presentation, and a testimonial from one of our active members on our African American Advisory council in the Metro-Detroit area, former caregiver, George Pitchford. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsdeuvqz8sGtdBEHOvNfqUCJSV0nGxaMCd#/registration.


Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. ET - ONLINE
Are We Minding Our Brain Health?
        In honor of Black History Month, this free interactive Zoom meeting is designed to share valuable tools and information, fostering understanding and awareness for Alzheimer's and dementia care within the Black and African American community. We will be engaging in discussion following an awareness presentation, and a testimonial from one of our active members on our African American Advisory council in the Metro-Detroit area, former caregiver, George Pitchford. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtfuChqT8qHt2gbvjRV6KCWgRWnULH-2V5#/registration.

 
Tuesday, February 13, 12:00 p.m. Noon ET - ONLINE
Managing Money
        If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtdeqgqDIjHtEwZ0gMDLTvpmn2vjYhLrny#/registration.


Thursday, February 15, 1:00 p.m. ET - ONLINE
Health and the Brain: What does sleep have to do with it?
        Join us to explore brain health and sleep. Learn how sleep impacts caregiving and dementia. Come with your questions. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. (This program was originally scheduled in January; this is the new date.) REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7uB-hQAVTcmu7lCvaKiB3w#/registration.


Friday, March 22, 12:00 p.m.noon ET - ONLINE or IN-PERSON (Boca Raton, Florida) 
Discover ALZ: The State of Alzheimer’s Science
        Join Alzheimer's Association Senior Director of Scientific Engagement, Rebecca M. Edelmayer, Ph.D., who will share the current state of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about the latest research and how science is driving us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s disease! Also hear from two experts in the field from the Baptist Health Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Boca Raton, Florida: Gediminas Peter Gliebus, M.D., Cognitive and Behavioral Medical Director; and Raphi J. Wald, Psy.D., ABN, CMPC, neuropsychologist/psychologist. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. If you attend in-person, lunch is provided, and the presentation will be held at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus, located at 5000 T Rex Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33431. To attend online, or in-person, REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UiHd2LH3RhKBWZjtrcm9lA#/registration. 

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About the Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research, with the mission of leading the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Brain Bus is funded in partnership with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. Caregiver College is sponsored in part by Senior Connection Center, Inc. and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs and Sarasota County Government.

Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd, Ste. 709, Clearwater, FL 33762, website alz.org/flgulfcoast, phone (727) 578-2558.

Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, website alz.org, phone (800) 272-3900.
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