Alaska Smokehouse Announces Support for Alzheimer’s Association 
World Wide Gourmet FoodsWednesday, October 8, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Glen German
Marketing Manager
World Wide Gourmet Food
Tel: (360) 668-9404
gleng@alaskasmokehouse.com
www.alaskasmokehouse.com
Alaska Smokehouse® Announces Support for Alzheimer’s Association
During the month of November smoked salmon manufacturer Alaska Smokehouse will donate a portion of purchases from www.alaskasmokehouse.com to the Seattle Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
October 15, 2008 - Woodinville, WA – World Wide Gourmet Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce the donation of $1 for every smoked Salmon fillet and $5 for every gift basket purchased during the month of November through their website, www.alaskasmokehouse.com. November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association is working towards a world without Alzheimer’s disease through advancing research, providing and enhancing care and support for all affected and reducing the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
“We are excited about the opportunity to work with the Seattle chapter of Alzheimer’s Association,” President and CEO Jack Praino stated, “I believe it is a company’s responsibility to give back to the community. Donating a portion of our profits to The Alzheimer’s Association is a great way to support our community.” Alzheimer’s Association Development Specialist Elise Ricci added, “The Alzheimer’s Association is honored that Alaska Smokehouse will be donating generously to our organization. Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease, and community involvement helps raise awareness and vital funds to support our mission of a world without Alzheimer’s.”
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder named for German physician Alois Alzheimer, who first described it in 1906. Scientists have learned a great deal about Alzheimer’s disease in the century since Dr. Alzheimer first drew attention to it. Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive and fatal disease which affects 5 million Americans currently living with the disease. Alzheimer's destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is fatal. Today it is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia, a general term for the loss of memory and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Vascular dementia, another common type of dementia, is caused by reduced blood flow to parts of the brain. Currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease; however, with the right services and support provided by the Alzheimer’s Association people who are living with dementia can lead much improved lives.
Fish has long been known as brain food. Now, with the extensive studies of the Omega-3 fatty acids, it has been shown that the essential fatty acid can reduce plaque and tangles in the brain, reduce the risk of dementia and possibly stall Alzheimer’s disease. Omega-3 fatty acids are not a single nutrient, but a collection of several, including eicosapentaenic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA). Omega-3 fatty acids are considered an essential nutrient, and are not biologically manufactured by the body. For this reason, you must obtain Omega-3 fatty acids from food. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut, other marine life such as algae and krill, certain plants, and nut oils. Coldwater fish – especially salmon – have the greatest abundance of the Omega-3 fatty acids, and that is the reason experts say most of us are deficient in the nutrient. Omega-3’s have also been shown to help combat other mental disorders, heart disease, Osteoporosis, certain cancers, arthritis, and help in the function of the lungs.
The natural link between preventative health and Alaska Smokehouse smoked salmon drives this opportunity to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association. Smoked Salmon products and Gift Baskets can be purchased from www.alaskasmokehouse.com.
About The Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s. The Association’s nationwide organization, founded in 1980 by a group of family caregivers, includes the national office in Chicago, the public policy office in Washington, D.C., and 300 local points of service across the country, including the Seattle chapter which was one of the original six Association offices. The Association is working towards a world without Alzheimer’s disease through advancing research, providing and enhancing care and support for all affected and reducing the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Find out more information about Alzheimer’s Disease, volunteer, or donate at www.alz.org/alzwa.
About Alaska Smokehouse
Alaska Smokehouse Smoked Salmon features gourmet products which are produced in Alaska within an industry rich in scenery, history, and seafood. Founded in 1981 after a successful fishing expedition to Alaska, the company carries naturally wild smoked salmon fillets, canned smoked salmon, jerky, spreads, and roe caviar. Alaska Smokehouse is a brand of World Wide Gourmet Foods™, Inc. located in Woodinville, Washington. World Wide Gourmet Foods brands also include The Famous Pacific Dessert Company®, Elizabethan Pantry®, Smokehouse Soups & Spices™, Leila Bay Trading Company™ and Sleepless in Seattle Coffee®. Find out more information, request a catalog, or order products at www.alaskasmokehouse.com or call toll free (800) 422-0852.
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For more information please contact Glen German at (360) 668-9404 or by email at gleng@alaskasmokehouse.com.