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Fall 2018 — www.ncsf.com 29 Alzheimer's Support Our Na onal Project is raising funds for Alzheimer's programs which provide educa on for professionals and caregivers as well as funds for care centers. In 2017 our members raised $8,850.50 for their local Alzheimer's Chapter or caregiver organiza on. Let's see if we can beat last year's amount! Alzheimer Summary Form Due December 1, 2018 RAISE FUNDS WITH THESE SIX PROJECT IDEAS: 1: canisters, recycling 2: bake, coffee or garage sales 3: breakfast, luncheon 4: bingo or card party 5: treasury donation 6: memory walk PHILANTHROPY – We couldn't have done it without you! In the News: Blood Pressure Discovery For the first me, a large, randomized clinical trial has demonstrated a significant reduc on in the risk for developing mild cogni ve impairment and demen a through the treatment of high blood pressure. These findings are exci ng because they show the future of demen a preven on could be in trea ng the whole person with a combina on of drugs and modifiable lifestyle changes — as we do now in cardiovascular disease. VISIT: www.alz.org or https://bit.ly/2LI8Ses If you haven't already, now is the time to donate to your local Alzheimer's Chapter or caregiver facility! At right are three courts who have held fundraising events this year. St. Mary Court 998, Rudolph, WI St. Mary Court 998 held a bake sale for their local Alzheimer's organization. They raised $200! Court 998 members donated baked goods for the event. St. Joseph Court 513, Hammond, IN the 18th annual alzheimer's and Dementia Family Walk was held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Crown Point, Indiana. St. Joseph Court 513 raised $1,527 for the Walk and NCSF matched $750. Great job! Sacred Heart Court 517, Calumet, MI Court 517 presented $250.33 for the memory care unit of gardenview, to use for activities. Remember to request that funds go to education or care, not research.