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Carol's Corner Important Volunteer Opportunity Alzheimer’s Asociation The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading non-proft, voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. As the 3rd largest global funder of Alzheimer’s disease research (only behind the governments of the United States and China), the Association works to 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. Located at: 3001 Knox Street, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75205 Local Offce: 214-540-2400 ▪ Helpline: 1-800-272-3900 ▪ www.alz.org/greaterdallas Suport and Awarenes: 1. The 24/7 Helpline (1.800.272.3900) providing information, resources and care consultations. 2. Support groups for person’s diagnosed, caregivers and family members. 3. Education for family and professional caregivers; corporate and faith-based audiences. 4. State and federal advocacy through local representatives and our national event, The Alzheimer’s Advocacy Forum. 5. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the Association’s signature fundraising and awareness event. 6. Online resources through AlzConnected and AlzNavagator at www.alz.org. Volunter Oportunit Your Brain Matters Educate Women Today, to Wipe Out Alzheimer’s Tomorrow Women are at the epicenter of Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated 13 million women in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone who has the disease. Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2015 for the launch and volunteer training of Your Brain Matters, a community education and awareness campaign to empower women to wipe out Alzheimer’s. At this luncheon, you will receive educational materials to share with 100 of your friends and community members. The training takes place at the Dallas Arboretum from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Register at www.alz.org/greaterdallas or call 1-800-272-3900. page 42 | www.celebrationmagazine.com