The earlier people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's, the sooner they can get the help they need. Too few people know the ten early warning signs, and they need to understand when memory loss becomes a problem. I need your help to create and implement an education program to show the importance of seeking an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, a progressive and fatal disease.
My projects helps give 100,000 children in low-income communities the books, art supplies, technology, and other materials that they need for a rigorous education.
A note from theWith the new funding received from Members Project, "Early Detection Matters" is working to raise awareness, help people recognize the10 early warning signs of Alzheimer's, and enable them to pursue an accurate diagnosis with their physician.
The funding strategy is supporting a national campaign aimed at changing attitudes and perceptions regarding early detection. The latest activities include:
A note fromWith the new funding, Members Project is bringing to life innovative, teacher-submitted classroom projects posted at DonorsChoose.org. Donors Choose is crediting Members Project on their site as the donor for each project funded with the award money.
The funding strategy is three-fold and is reaching 1,500 teachers and benefiting more than 40,000 students. It includes:
DonorsChoose.org is funding projects in low-income schools. Should these focus on technology?
Any project, as long as it promotes a healthy learning environment, is a good proposition. Teachers should not be pressured into developing only one type of classroom-based project — all learning should be welcome.Technology and the internet is second nature to any child growing up today. The best thing to do is let teachers decide what is best for their students, and then let the projects come to life from within their communities.
