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NARFE July 2025
Registration is in full swing for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®, and NARFE teams are coming together across the country! Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk is the world's largest event to raise funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. We hope you will join us this year.
With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. Now is the time for action. Help us keep the momentum going in your community by registering for your local NARFE Walk team today. Because in the fight against Alzheimer's, now matters more than ever. Thank you, NARFE members, for your ongoing commitment to help end this devastating disease.
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Caregivers may experience feelings of loss and grief
It's common for caregivers to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer's. You're entitled to these emotions and may begin to experience them as soon as you learn of the diagnosis. Learn more.
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Plan for extreme weather and other emergencies
The summer months can bring heat waves, fires and hurricanes. Be sure you're prepared with the supplies and strategies you'll need to help keep a person living with dementia safe during a disaster or evacuation. Learn more.
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Diet may help reduce risk of Alzheimer's or another dementia
People who closely follow the MIND diet, which emphasizes brain-healthy foods like leafy greens, berries, nuts, whole grains and olive oil, were less likely to develop Alzheimer's or another dementia even if they started the diet later in life, new research suggests. Researchers cautioned that adherence to the diet is not guaranteed to prevent dementia but said the results show it's never too late to adopt a healthy diet. Learn more.
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Late stage of Alzheimer's can last from several weeks to several years
As Alzheimer's advances, intensive, around-the-clock care is usually required, and the needs of the person living with the disease will change. During the late stage, a caregiver's role will focus on preserving quality of life and dignity. Learn more.
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NARFE 2026 Goal: $17 Million
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24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
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