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ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION ® 24/7 HELPLINE | 800.272.3900 provides information and support in more than170 languages and dialects to nearly 300,000 callers each year. WALK_15_132 alz.org/walk | 800.272.3900

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ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION® 24/7 HELPLINE | 800.272.3900 provides information and support in

more than170 languages and dialects to

nearly 300,000 callers each year.

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alz.org/walk | 800.272.3900

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MORE THAN 36,000 PEOPLE have initiated a profile with Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch®, our clinical studies matching service. Without the help of these volunteers, finding a cure is virtually impossible.

Check it out at alz.org/trialmatch

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Check it out at alz.org/advocacy

600,000 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCATION® ADVOCATES speak out on behalf of the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer’s disease.

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WE CONNECT OVER 300,000 PEOPLEthrough ALZConnected®, our online community where individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, caregivers, family members and others can find support and answers to their questions.

Check it out at alz.org/alzconnected

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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS THE SIXTH-LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES.

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MORE THAN 5 MILLION

AMERICANS ARE LIVING

WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

AND OVER 15 MILLION

PEOPLE ARE SERVING AS

THEIR CAREGIVERS.

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NEARLY 13 MILLION AMERICAN WOMEN ARE EITHER LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE OR CARING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS IT.

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EVERY 67 SECONDS SOMEONE IN THE UNITED STATES DEVELOPS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE.

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