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Helping families facing Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, FTD, MCI, and more through education, research, and life enrichment. Dementia Society of America Thank you for being a valued partner in our mission of awareness and education. Dementia Society of America 50 Bulk The Big Umbrella SKU# DSA50TBU1A Dementia Society of America ® is a federally registered trademark. Dementia Society of America Advocate Partner Box SKU# DSAAPB1A Dementia Society of America ® is a federally registered trademark. The information below is for the TDAP Workshop Program Only for Authorized Advisors, Attorneys, and others with Preauthorized Access Order additional seminar handouts/materials; complete our contact form. Download the TDAP, 45-minute version, Workshop Participant Guide as an additional/optional handout, click here . Please click here to download materials for compliance review by your carrier/agency. D o not publicly distribute these P DFs. Consumer Direct Mail Optout (not DSA page) Page Updated 11/11/24 2:55pm ET

Our award program's objective is to enhance the quality of life for people with Dementia and their care partners. Ginny Gives Awards Ginny Gives®, named in honor of Ginny J., a vivacious woman known for her warm ways and never-ending smile, is a set of life-enrichment programs and initiatives of the Dementia Society of America (DSA). Ginny's journey through her Dementia while maintaining an effervescent smile always inspired her family, caregivers, friends, and even passersby and the inspiration for the Dementia Society of America itself. See the video here: The objective of our Awards Program is to enhance the quality of life for those living with Dementia, their care partners, and the public at large by providing recognition for programs and activities delivered chiefly, but not exclusively, by nonprofit organizations within the Dementia community, primarily in these categories: Music, Graphic Arts, Dance/Movement, Touch/Sensory Stimulation, and more. Links: 2024 Award Program Terms and Conditions Updated 10-10-24 2024 Award Application If you have any questions, please go to our contact page here .

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Your tax-deductible donation to the Dementia Society will help fight Dementia and support families. Go online and find our multiple ways to donate. Your Gift Changes Lives. DONATE ONLINE | Secure & Quick Must Send Check? Click here. Donate with Crypto? Click here. NAICS Code 813212 - Voluntary Health Organization | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit IRS EID: 46-3401769 | Download W-9

Huntington's Disease causes a severe decline in thinking skills over time. It also causes weakness and difficulty with walking and movement. To learn more about rare conditions, contact us today! Huntington's "This inherited disease causes certain nerve cells in your brain and spinal cord to waste away. Signs and symptoms usually appear during your 30s or 40s. People may experience personality changes, such as irritability or anxiety. The condition causes a severe decline in thinking (cognitive) skills over time [Dementia]. Huntington's disease also causes weakness and difficulty with walking and movement." Source: click here . Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

You can donate, match donations, grant funds, or promote employee engagement and corporate social responsibility. Your organization can make a difference! Corporate Support Join the ranks of leading companies and organizations in their support of the Dementia Society of America. You can donate, match donations, grant funds, or promote employee volunteerism, engagement, and corporate social responsibility. Your organization can make a difference! Clicking image will take you to a third-party website. ADT Security Services Amgen Bristol Myers Squibb Capital One ConocoPhillips Duke Energy Fidelity Investments Honeywell Johnson & Johnson Price Waterhouse State Farm UBS Financial W. W. Grainger Aetna Anderson Corp CSX Corporation Chubb Costco Elsevier General Electric Illinois Toolworks Macy's Progressive Insurance State Street US Bank Wells Fargo Allstate Bank of America CVS Health Comcast Disney Excelon Home Depot JP Morgan Chase Merck Securian Financial TD Bank Verizon

Watch videos about Dementia & brain health on our website. Permission to use this material was granted by TBH which reserves all rights to the material. Anchor 2 Videos & Publications Watch a message from our President and Founder. Dementia 101 See us in Money Magazine See us in People Now Anchor 1 Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Videos About Dementia & Brain Health The Dementia Society of America expresses its greatest gratitude to Trinity Brain Health (TBH) for granting us our North American distribution rights. Global partnerships like ours help enhance Dementia and Brain Health awareness around the world, as Dementia has no geopolitical, social or economic boundaries. The nine videos above were created by TBH, through the NEIL Programme at the Institute of Neuroscience with support from GENIO. © 2014 The Provost, Fellows, Foundations Scholars, and the Other Members of Board, of the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity Of Queen Elizabeth, near Dublin. Permission to use this material was granted by TBH which reserves all rights in the material. Click Here to Watch More Videos on YouTube Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Profile Picture Icon for use on social media. Go back to Education | Click Here

Worldwide collaboration is the cornerstone of our Society. Learn about other organizations that share our vision of raising Dementia awareness. Collaborators The Dementia Society of America believes that worldwide collaboration between organizations that share the vision and mission to raise Dementia awareness should be the cornerstone of our Society. Important Notice: Dementia Society of America (DSA) does not endorse the organizations below, but in our current opinion their stated missions closely align with our 10 Leadership Circle Principles . The links below are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. All U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits (officially IRS-recognized, as is the Dementia Society of America), are highlighted in bold as such. Underlined links below will open websites in a separate web browser page, so you can keep your place here. Music and Memory Using persona lized music in care organizations throughout the U.S. The 2014 documentary, "Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory," is about their efforts. Would you like to have a screening? 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Brain Research Foundation Founded in 1953, BRF exists to accelerate discoveries of the human brain by funding pioneering neuroscience research. The Dementia Society Seed Grant Program provides start-up funds for new and innovative research projects that lead to scientific advancement. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. ARTZ Philadelphia Our purpose is to provide opportunities for self-expression and rebuilding self-esteem and dignity to people with memory loss and those who care for them. We achieve this mission through research-based programs that connect people living with dementia and their care partners with artists and cultural organizations in the creative community. View our virtual museum programs from across the country: click here . 501(c)(3) nonprofit. StopCTE The mission of the Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation is to provide parents of school-age children (who have very susceptible brains) with information about the dangers of sports which involve head trauma. Which some believe may lead to Dementia and other neurological disorders in later life. A resource for understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (symptoms, research, impact, and information). 501(c)(3) nonprofit. CJD Foundation Promotes research, advocates, and provides support to families and professionals that work with or are affected by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Pioneer Network Dedicated to making fundamental changes in values and practices [in long-term care] to create a culture of aging that is life-affirming, satisfying, humane, and meaningful. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. On-Demand Programs and Events On Demand! provides speakers and performers that inspire, enrich, and entertain. Know Dementia UK A local charity [in the United Kingdom], run by volunteers comprising family carers and qualified professionals who live and work with people with dementia. Not affiliated with the KNOW DEMENTIA® programs of the Dementia Society of America. Go back to Education | Click Here

Consider joining a trial if you are living with a form of Dementia or wish to participate as a healthy control subject. Dementia Clinical Trials Clinical trials are an important feature of the commercial drug discovery and disease intervention process. Consider joining a trial if you are living with a form of Dementia and meet the trial's criteria, or if you wish to participate as a healthy control subject. Important Notice: Dementia Society of America (DSA) does not provide medical advice. The contents are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The links below will open websites in a separate web browser page, so you can keep your place here. ClinicalTrials.gov- Clinical Drug Trials Database Comprehensive service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Dementia Clinical Trials for Healthy Volunteers in the U.S. This PDF file was compiled from the ClinicalTrials.gov website on September 18th, 2017, to provide a useful tool to find over 90 trials currently recruiting healthy participants as control subjects. Please follow the links provided within the document to obtain more information on specific clinical trials. CenterWatch- Dementia Clinical Drug Trials Database Search to find trials in your area, and sign-up for email alerts. Antidote.me- Dementia Clinical Drug Trials Database Search trials that match your age, location, health need and more.

AIDS dementia complex (ADC) occurs primarily in persons with more advanced HIV infection. When left untreated, ADC can be fatal. For more information, contact us today. ADC "AIDS dementia complex (ADC), or HIV-associated dementia (HAD), occurs primarily in persons with more advanced HIV infection. Symptoms include encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), behavioral changes, and a gradual decline in cognitive function, including trouble with concentration, memory, and attention. Persons with ADC also show progressive slowing of motor function and loss of dexterity and coordination. When left untreated, ADC can be fatal. It is rare when anti-retroviral therapy is used. Milder cognitive complaints are common and are termed HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND). Neuropsychologic testing can reveal subtle deficits even in the absence of symptoms." Source: click here . Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

Make a bequest, memorial, or other legacy contribution to support the mission of the Dementia Society of America Dementia Bequests, Donations & Memorials Thank you for considering supporting the Dementia Society of America. With your Dementia donation, bequest, or memorial, you take an active role in becoming part of the solution. Your generous contributions help us further our mission to enhance the lives of people living with Dementia, their caregivers, and the community. DONATE As an IRS-registered national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, headquartered just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, your Dementia donation, bequest, or memorial qualifies as a tax-deductible contribution. No matter where you live if Dementia has touched you or someone you know, consider giving today. Dementia Bequests If you’d like to leave a meaningful legacy, consider remembering the Dementia Society of America in your will or trust. During the estate planning process, you may designate a specific dollar amount, asset, property, or percentage of your estate assets in your will to help us further our mission of helping people living with Dementia and their caregivers. The following is a sample bequest language for your will or trust that you can customize to suit your desired bequest: “I give and bequeath to the Dementia Society of America, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the sum of $__________ (or specific asset or ________ percent of the remainder of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.” Contact the Society at 1-800-DEMENTIA (800-336-3684) if you have further questions about making a bequest—press option #3. Mail or checks that need to go to a physical address (not our PO Box), may be sent to our national headquarters: Dementia Society of America 188 N Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Download a Declaration of Bequest Intention form here . YOUR GIFT CHANGES LIVES. Donate Online Donate Stock Donate by Check Dementia Donations As a donor, you can help us advance understanding, therapies, and coping mechanisms for the leading forms of Dementia. We graciously accept: Alzheimer’s disease Dementia donations Vascular Dementia donations Lewy Body Dementia donations Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Dementia donations Frontotemporal Dementia donations Mixed Dementia donations Other Dementia donations There are many Dementia donation options available so that you can choose the method that’s right for you. Dementia Memorials If you wish to encourage donations to the Dementia Society of America in lieu of flowers to memorialize a loved one, please consider adding the following statement to the obituary: "In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of _____________ to the Dementia Society of America by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or online." In addition to an obituary published by the Funeral Director, you may choose to create a memorial page to remember the life of a loved one who battled Dementia. In partnership with Ancestry.com® and their We Remember ™ initiative, you can establish a We Remember memorial page online for no fee, and it will remain online without the need for renewal. Together, let’s help pay tribute to a life well-lived. Learn how to set up a Memorial Page for your loved one. Donate Online or Check Donate by Mail Make a Bequeath How Your Dementia Donations, Bequests, and Memorials Make a Difference No matter how big or small, every Dementia donation, bequest, and memorial counts. Choosing to give back is an honorable and rewarding way to show your support. We use these generous and noble contributions for: Dementia Awareness, Education, and connections to Local Resources to Help Individuals and Families in their Journey Life-Enrichment Music, Art, Movement & Touch/Sensory Programs to Benefit those Living with Dementia Recognizing Outstanding Carers, Innovators, and Researchers Education We believe in the value of knowledge as the first step toward understanding Dementia. Facts and information help raise awareness, decrease stigma, and offer coping strategies that can enhance one's quality of life. Through our global call-to-action, Know Dementia®, we aim to help every individual and employer in the U.S. understand the facts about Dementia. Recognition of exemplary people and organizations Our non-medical and easy-to-understand Dementia awareness resources and programs are geared for individuals, small and large companies, civic organizations, and the community. We develop monthly quality-of-life programs for continuing care communities and Dementia-friendly forums to highlight promising and meaningful therapies for people living with Dementia and their caregivers. Some people living with Dementia may long to hear music, express their feelings, feel the touch of a warm and loving hand, or watch graceful swaying and swinging dancers (and join in, if able). Underwritten by generous supporters like you from across the country, our Ginny Gives Grants programs provide life-enhancing opportunities for people living with Dementia to connect through art, music, dance, sensory stimulation, and other modalities. Your Dementia donations, bequests, and memorials help us provide quality-of-life programs designed for nursing homes, continuing care residential communities, and other Dementia communities. Our uniquely designed programs include: Art programs – Experiencing and interacting with art through creations, traveling art exhibits, or museum visits (as one is able) shares comforting artful energy, which is a remarkable gift. Music programs – Whether it’s a small group gathered around an instrument, a violin serenade, or barbershop quartet, beloved music and song can reach people deeply. Dance programs – With comfort and safety in mind, movement – however small – is often a powerful therapy for enhancing the sense of well-being and security. Sensory stimulation programs – Holding hands, a gentle shoulder rub, feeling smooth silk, or smelling the warm cinnamon are just some sensory experiences that can instill a sense of calm. These are just some of the examples of programs that your contributions help us provide. Reach out to learn more about the ways we’re helping people living with Dementia and their caregivers. Donate Online or Check Donate by Mail Make a Bequeath Resources and Programs People providing exceptional caregiving, counseling, engagement, and nutritional support deserve to be recognized for their valiant efforts to enhance the quality of life for people living with Dementia. We also honor companies working toward developing prevention initiatives and creating innovative products, services, and solutions. Your Dementia donations, bequests, and memorials help promote the following recognition efforts: Dementia Carer® Award – Recognizes exceptional heartfelt and compassionate caregiving Dementia SMART® Award – Recognizes organizations that develop assistive innovations and solutions for people living with Dementia Dementia QUEST® Award – Recognizes research that contributes to furthering medical understanding of Dementia, including possible cures, causes, and interventions Meaningful therapies – Recognizes those offering therapies centered on visual and audible arts, dance and movement, and touch and sensory stimulation to people living with Dementia or their caregivers As the nation’s leading volunteer-driven, all-Dementias awareness organization, we appreciate your support as we work to assist people living with Dementia and their families and caretakers. When we come together to make a difference, we can enhance many peoples’ lives. If you share a passion for making change happen, please join us in our mission. Please contact us today to learn more about Dementia donations, bequests, and memorials. Donate Online or Check Donate by Mail Make a Bequeath

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