Alzheimer’s News
Help us get Medicare to cover blood tests for Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed blood tests that can detect Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear, but under current law, Medicare can’t cover screening tests for diseases that cause dementia. The bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act would change that — and we need your help to make it happen. Further information and a link to submit messages to your congressional leaders to support his Act.
NARFE Alzheimer’s Research directs every penny towards research but has special record keeping requirements and collects money only from NARFE members.
NARFE members donating to NARFE Alzheimer Research Fund should indicate on their check the Chapter Number in the memo line of the check. Checks should be made out to NARFE Alzheimer Research Fund. Mail your checks to the following: NARFE Alzheimer’s Research Fund Chairperson, PO Box 454, Harrisville, MI 48740.
Total donations for Calendar year 2026 for the Michigan Federation report by Michigan Federation Alzheimer’s Research Chairperson.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s for 2026 will be held throughout Michigan and it is never too early to make plans to have a team next year.
Imagine knowing exactly when your brain might start to fail. It sounds like a plot from a futuristic movie, but a new “biological clock” developed by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis may make it a reality.
By analyzing a blood sample, scientists were able to estimate when a person’s Alzheimer’s symptoms would begin, often years before the first signs of forgetfulness appear. Blood Test Estimates When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Start
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION NEWS FOR MICHIGAN
We want to see 100% participation by ALL NARFE CHAPTERS for the 2026 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S!! Let’s see what we can ALL do!!!
NARFE Alzheimer’s Research and Walk to End Alzheimer’s are two separate fundraising initiatives and NARFE was pleased to announce that it has surpassed $17 million in fundraising contributions in the fight against Alzheimer’s. This milestone was achieved following the final tally of receipts from nationwide Walk to End Alzheimer’s events through March 31, 2026.
NARFE Alzheimer’s Research directs every penny towards research but has special record keeping requirements and collects money from NARFE members.
Changes in Relationships. Your relationship with your spouse or partner living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia will change as the disease progresses. Your connection can still be rich and fulfilling by looking for ways to spend time together that bring you closer and help you relate.
The accompanying special report, Mapping a Better Future for Dementia Care Navigation, reveals the difficulties caregivers and health care workers experience while navigating dementia care. The following documents are large but are very informative for anyone living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.
If you want more information about Alzheimer’s recommend you connect to the National Alzheimer’s Web site at alz.org or to the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter at alz.org/gmc .
Are you seeing Changes in yourself or a loved one? Health Day News recently published an article on the Stages of Alzheimer’s. It is well worth reading. When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for the individual and their family. Those around you need to understand what is happening and going to happen in the progression of the disease.