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The Banner Alzheimer's Institute Arts Engagement Program An innovative arts program engages patients and caregivers through exhibits and concerts.
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The Neuro Film Festival VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT

Make a film telling your story, or the story of a loved one, affected by a brain disorder. Help make the case for why more brain research is needed to find cures. Win up to $1,500 in prizes. You don't have to be an expert filmmaker to share your story.
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The Showstoppers enliven and Alzheimer's Audience VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT

"All of a sudden, these people, from wilted flowers, became blooming flowers right in front of me. Music is so much more powerful than I had any idea!"
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Mentor and student together at The Intergenerational School VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT

The Intergenerational School paired up young students with senior volunteers suffering from mild-to-moderate dementia. Education reporter Kim Wheeler says they found both generations benefited from their time together.
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Campfire VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT

Over 50 people camped out overnight at the Regency Place of Castleton. Their goal - to raise awareness - and money - for the Alzheimer's Association.
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Jumping into the frigid Schuylkill River.

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Sunday wasn't nearly as cold as it normally would be, but tell that to the Philadelphian fundraisers who jumped into the frigid Schuylkill River to 'Stop Alzheimer's Cold !'

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Fred Ruekert with his wife.

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Fred Ruekert is part of a phase three trial to test a therapeutic antibody designed to target beta amyloid, an abnormal protein in the brain that's linked to Alzheimer's. Here's his story.

 
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Hal Rowe

In football, Hal Rowe was the kind of college player who'd help the other fellow up, even if he'd been the one who sent him to the turf. Now he's gone and given away a kidney. He is showing the world just how much Alzheimer's patients still can help others.

 
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Championing people before research

Richard Taylor, Ph.D., says it's time for a change from an emphasis on the long-term search for a cure to an emphasis on the search for immediate strategies to support individuals and families struggling with dementia every day.

 
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Museum

Art and museums give us a new vision of how those with Alzheimer’s really are saying: “I’m Still Here.”

 
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