June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. And I personally have never been so aware brain health than I am now. My mom has Alzheimer’s disease. And I don’t honestly think anyone could have prepared me for the ebb and flow of this disease. It’s a challenge for my mom, but it ‘s even more of a challenge for the caretaker – usually the spouse or children. It’s me, my brother and my cousin who are taking care of her. I”ll get into that more, but first some fast facts about Alzheimer’s Disease.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association:
An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia – more 210,000 of those are in NC
2/3’s of those with Alzheimer’s are women
Alzheimer’s was the 5th leading cause of death among individuals age 65 and older in 2021
Guests:
Christine John-Fuller, VP Communications, Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter
980-498-7737
800-272-3900 (24 hour hotline)
Venitra White-Dean, Volunteer Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association; Founder of the Frankie Mae Foundation
Alzheimer’s Walks
Charlotte –
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte
WHEN:
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:
Truist Field
324 S. Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: infonc@alz.org
URL: http://act.alz.org/charlotte
Rowan-Cabarrus
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Rowan-Cabarrus
WHEN:
Saturday, September 21, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:
Atrium Health Ballpark
1 Cannon Baller Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: infonc@alz.org
URL: http://act.alz.org/RowanCabarrus
Iredell/ Lake Norman
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Iredell Co. & Lake Norman
WHEN:
Saturday, September 21, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:
Liberty Park
225 E. Iredell Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28115
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: infonc@alz.org
URL:http://act.alz.org/IredellCoLKN
Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln
WHEN:
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:
Rotary Centennial Pavilion
111 N South Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: infonc@alz.org
URL: http://act.alz.org/GastonClevelandLincoln