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What is the mission of the Alzheimer's Association?
Eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
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What is dementia?
A loss of cognitive functioning series enough to interfere with daily functioning. This causes changes in memory, language, thought, navigation, behavior, personality, and mood.
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What is people and science?
This is represented in the following symbol used by the Alzheimer's Association
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Who is Stacy Tew Lovaz?
President and leader of our fight against Alzheimer's disease.
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What is 1764?
Year St. Louis was founded by Pierre Laclede and Auguste Choteau.
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What is the vision of the Alzheimer's Association?
A world without Alzheimer's.
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What is Alzheimer's disease?
A progressive, degenerative brain disease caused by plaques and tangles in the brain. Symptoms include changes in memory, thinking, and behavior.
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What is 38?
Number of counties in the St. Louis Chapter service area.
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Who is Ginna Timme?
Fearless leader of volunteerism at the Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter.
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Who is Seth Rogen?
Comedian and Celebrity Spokesperson of the Alzheimer's Association that starred in hits such as Knocked Up.
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What is over 5 million?
Number of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease.
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What is age?
#1 risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.
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What is 33?
This is the number of years the St. Louis Chapter has been in operation.
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Who is Carroll Rodriguez?
Chief Operations Officer and incredible leader of our state and federal advocacy efforts.
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Who are the St. Louis Cardinals?
Beloved St. Louis sports team that is the center of a Alzheimer's Association program for individuals who are living in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
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What is prevented, cured, or slowed?
As the 6th leading cause of death, Alzheimer's disease cannot be...
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What are problematic changes in aging?
1) Memory changes that disrupt daily life.
2) Confusion with time or place. 3) Decreased or poor judgement. |
What is business casual?
Code of dress used by St. Louis Chapter staff and volunteers.
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Who is Regina Lowe?
Truly the face of the Alzheimer's Association and some the glue that keeps our operations together. Responsible for reception, advocacy, and "light" tech support.
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What is receive an full evaluation from a gerontologist or neurologist?
Memory loss does not mean someone has Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This is one of the most important steps a concerned individual or family should take if they are concerned about changes in memory and thinking.
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What is 214 billion?
The national cost of Alzheimer's and other dementia's in 2014.
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What is Alzheimer's disease?
This type of dementia accounts for approximately 70% of all cases.
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What is 800-272-3900?
24/7 Helpline
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Who is Alois Alzheimer?
German psychiatrist / neuropathologist credited with identifying the first published case of Alzheimer's disease.
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Who are volunteers?
They started the St. Louis Chapter and they are a vital part of the movement to end Alzheimer's disease.
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