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Press Releases 2009

January 29, 2009 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and Partners in Care to Host Free Caregiver Conference in New York

NEW YORK, NY – As more families face having a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and Partners in Care will host a free educational conference in New York that is designed to give caregivers valuable tools to handle daily challenges.

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January 7, 2009 - State Officials to Host Memory Screening Day on January 13
Free Screenings, Alzheimer’s Quilt Display Open to Public

ALBANY, NY – In an effort to raise awareness of memory issues and healthy aging, the chairman of the New York State Assembly Committee on Aging in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will sponsor Memory Screening Day on January 13 at the State Legislative Office Building in Albany.

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January 7, 2009 - National Group Names ‘Dementia Care Professional of the Year’
Ferndale, WA Educator Cited for Expertise, Dedication

NEW YORK, NY — Day in and day out for years, Madaleine Lippert of Ferndale, WA has devoted herself to educating and supporting individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and caregivers.

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