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NARFE Alzheimer\u2019s Research directs every penny towards research but has special record keeping requirements and collects money only from NARFE members.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NARFE members donating to NARFE Alzheimer Research Fund should indicate on their check the Chapter Number in the memo line of the check.\u00a0\u00a0Checks should be made out to NARFE Alzheimer Research Fund.\u00a0 Mail your checks to the following: NARFE Alzheimer\u2019s Research Fund Chairperson, PO Box 454, Harrisville, MI\u00a0 48740.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Total donations for Calendar year 2026 for the Michigan Federation report<\/strong> <\/a>by Michigan Federation Alzheimer\u2019s Research Chairperson.<\/p>\n

Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s for 2026 will be held throughout Michigan and it is never too early to make plans to have a team next year.<\/p>\n

Imagine knowing exactly when your brain might start to fail. <\/strong><\/span>It sounds like a plot from a futuristic movie, but a new \u201cbiological clock\u201d developed by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis may make it a reality.<\/p>\n

By analyzing a blood sample, scientists were able to estimate when a person\u2019s Alzheimer\u2019s symptoms would begin, often years before the first signs of forgetfulness appear. Blood Test Estimates When Alzheimer\u2019s Symptoms Will Start<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

ALZHEIMER\u2019S ASSOCIATION NEWS FOR MICHIGAN<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We want to see 100% participation by ALL NARFE CHAPTERS for the 2026 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER\u2019S!! Let\u2019s see what we can ALL do!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

NARFE Alzheimer\u2019s Research and Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s are two separate fundraising initiatives, but any donations to either are counted toward NARFE\u2019s $17 million goal.<\/p>\n

NARFE Alzheimer\u2019s Research directs every penny towards research but has special record keeping requirements and collects money from NARFE members.<\/p>\n

The NARFE fundraising National total as of February 28, 2026, is $16,993,292.53<\/strong><\/span>, which includes a Planned Gift of $10,000.00 listed for December 2025. This also includes $2,363.50<\/span><\/strong> raised in the 2025 The Longest Day<\/span><\/strong> and $99,583.97<\/strong><\/span> raised in the 2025 WALK to End Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/span> <\/strong>Please check the tabs on the NARFE Fundraising spreadsheets for listing of participating teams\/team captains..<\/p>\n

Changes in Relationships<\/strong><\/a>. Your relationship with your spouse or partner living with Alzheimer\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The accompanying special report, Mapping a Better Future<\/strong><\/a> 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\u2019s.<\/p>\n

If you want more information about Alzheimer\u2019s recommend you connect to the National Alzheimer\u2019s Web site at alz.org<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or to the Alzheimer\u2019s Association Michigan Chapter at\u00a0alz.org\/gmc<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Are you seeing Changes in yourself or a loved one?\u00a0 Health Day News recently published an article on the Stages of Alzheimer\u2019s.\u00a0 It is well worth reading.\u00a0 When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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