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A December 23, 2019 The Frederick News-Post article reported that the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp will remain for sale until they are completely sold-out, thanks to the tireless efforts of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s advocate Kathy Siggins, and legislation passed last week. The legislation was co-sponsored by late Rep. Elijah Cummings and Sen. Chris Van Hollen. The stamp has already raised $1 million for Alzheimer’s disease research.

MUST LISTEN

A December 23, 2019 Forbes podcast interviewed Dr. Greg Petsko of Brigham and Women's Hospital about the future of Alzheimer’s disease research. According to Petsko, “It costs $500 million to $700 million to develop a treatment for a disease like Alzheimer’s. That’s something the private sector can support. Pharmaceutical companies have that kind of money to spend. They have to spend it. And we in the academic community have to reach out to those people... Because developing treatments is not a job for amateurs.”

CAREGIVING CORNER

A December 23, 2019 Being Patient article suggested holiday gift ideas designed specifically for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Some items for purchase include reminder day clocks, stuffed companion animals, and a music player or digital radio. Participation in gift giving and creating memory books can be good activities to do with loved ones.

IN MEMORIAM

A December 21, 2019 ITV News article announced that former West Ham and Tottenham midfielder Martin Peters died from Alzheimer’s disease. Nicknamed 'The Ghost,’ he scored the UK’s 1966 winning goal against West Germany, and played on the winning 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup team. He was 76.

NOTE FROM USA2

Alzheimer's Dailies will be on holiday between Christmas and New Year’s, and return on January 2, 2020.