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This Just In! Northern California Winter 2010 Newsletter

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World Alzheimer's Day T-shirt

Order your Limited Edition Michael Osborne designed World Alzheimer's Day T-shirt. T-shirts are $20 inclusive of shipping and come in adult sizes small through XXLarge.  Just click on the order form link below.

T-shirt Order Form

And join us as we commemorate World Alzheimer's Day at the Silicon Valley Memory Walk in San Jose on September 12th, 2009.  For details visit
http://memorywalk09.kintera.org/siliconvalley


THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT 

The National Institute on Aging/NIH and the Alzheimer's Association are collaborating with HBO Documentary Films in presenting THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT, a multi-platform (television, web, DVD, and print) public health series which takes a look at groundbreaking scientific discoveries and seeks to bring a wider public understanding of Alzheimer's disease research and care.

THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT is centered on a four-part documentary film series -- on science and research, children touched by Alzheimer’s, and two films focused on people with the disease and their caregivers. The series debuted May 10-12 on HBO. All films are available to view free at www.hbo.com/alzheimers.


New Data Report on the Growth of AD in California

Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures in California



New Educational Videos Section

The videos included are short, educational clips of high quality on a variety of topics of interest to the dementia caregiver, early stage person with dementia, family members and professionals.  

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A Wisp of Regret

Local Author, Misty Reddington, publishes book on Alzheimer's Disease, with the proceeds directly benefiting the Alzheimer's Association

This is a love story between a gentle and kind man who develops a tragic disease, and the young woman he loves. (160 pages) Paperback book :  $12.95 http://www.lulu.com/


MedicAlert Safe Return

Family members often notice the signs of dementia during the holiday season, perhaps after seeing their loved one for the first time in several months. In an effort to respond to the desires of those family members to keep their loved ones safe all through the year,

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Chapter Brochure

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Your Guide to Help and Hope in Northern California & Northern Nevada
Services for families with Alzheimer's and related dementias.


The Alzheimer’s Association has been Voted one of the
125 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area in
2008 and in 2009

2008 & 2009, Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal
(Small Business category, based on a survey capturing employees’ ratings of our culture, compensation, policies and practices)


Local Alzheimer's Association Advocates Storm Sacramento

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