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Hello! You're invited to watch the new PBS documentary Age of Champions for free April 18th – 28th at ageofchampions.org/premiere. Age of Champions tells the story of five competitors who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. You'll meet a 100-year-old tennis champion, 86-year-old pole vaulter, and rough-and-tumble basketball grandmothers as they triumph over the limitations of age. This opportunity is brought to you by the Alzheimer's Association event, The Longest Day®, along with the filmmakers of Age of Champions. We hope that you, your colleagues, friends and family will be able to use this resource as a positive and entertaining tool for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Please extend this viewing invitation by forwarding this email. After being inspired by the film, register to join us on June 21, 2013, for The Longest Day, as together we honor those living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. The Longest Day is about patience, strength and endurance – but it's also about a challenge. On The Longest Day, do something you love – or try something new – to advance the cause. For people facing Alzheimer's disease, this challenge is every day. For you, it's just one. Organize a team for this sunrise-to-sunset event and raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Learn more at alz.org/thelongestday. Please join us at Bickford Senior Living in support of The Longest Day!!!

Join us at Bickford Senior Living to support Alzheimer's Research until a cure is found!!! Alzheimer’s Association website to join our fight We're in it until Alzheimer's is finished. Join us on June 21, 2013 for The Longest Day® , as together we honor those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Organize a team for this sunrise-to-sunset event and raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This event is about patience, strength and endurance – but it’s also about a challenge. On The Longest Day, do something you love – or try something new – to advance the cause! For people facing Alzheimer’s disease, this challenge is every day. For you, it’s just one. On The Longest Day, it’s time to make a difference. Register now » 1 Day - June 21, 2013 16 Hours of team activity 100s of teams Join us on June 21, 2013 for The Longest Day, as we honor those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Start a team for this event and raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association. Activity Ideas On The Longest Day, do what you love to help end Alzheimer’s. Make a difference with your favorite activity. Activity Ideas The Alzheimer's Association welcomes the American Contract Bridge League as the inaugural partner of The Longest Day. Activity Ideas

Physical Activity Can Prevent 1 in 7 Alzheimer’s Diagnoses A new study has found that more than one out of every seven cases of Alzheimer’s disease could be prevented by increasing the amount of physical activity an individual performs. The research finds that as little as 30 minutes of light exercise can lower the risk of an individual developing Alzheimer’s. Hoping to shed light on non-pharmaceutical based Alzheimer’s disease interventions, a team of researchers from the Ontario Brain Institute reviewed 871 research articles on exercise and Alzheimer’s conducted over the last 50 years. They then closely examined the 45 most comprehensive studies, pooling the data for their analysis. The researchers found that in seniors without Alzheimer’s disease, physically individuals active were nearly 40 percent less likely to develop the disease compared to those who were inactive. The authors also found that physical activity can improve the quality of life for individuals already suffering from Alzheimer’s. A meta-analysis of four studies showed strong evidence that an increase in physical activity in Alzheimer’s sufferers can improve their ability to perform activities of daily living. Regular exercise also reduced the prevalence of depression in these individuals. While previous studies have shown that exercise may prevent and slow progression of Alzheimer’s, this research indicates that even light or moderate physical activities, such as household chores or walking, can accomplish the same results. The authors hope further research will be conducted to determine the precise optimal amount of exercise for preventing Alzheimer’s. Read the study: The Role of Physical Activity in the Prevention and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease.