You Can Help In The Fight Against Alzheimer's

Do you know somebody that has, or had, Alzheimer's Disease? Most of us do. Personally, I have a friend whose father had it. He was a vibrant, tall, strong, man and at first it almost seemed funny. He might not remember something that happened just minutes before, or maybe he thought something that happened long ago happened yesterday, or he'd say something that had nothing to do with anything. Then it became scary. I remember the time we all went on vacation together and one of the sons found him walking around the parking lot because he didn't know where he was. And then, it became sad. This once strong man needed care 24/7. It wore on the entire family. Besides seeing him in such a state, nerves were raw and arguments would flare because someone wasn't doing as much as the others, and he couldn't do anything for himself. Right now there is no cure for Alzheimer's, only treatment of the symptoms. However, maybe it doesn't have to always be this way. By teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association, you can walk with a purpose – and move us closer to a world without Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research – and volunteers of all ages, such as yourself, are needed to help in the fight against Alzheimer's. Do you want to help? Teams are needed and you can start one in your area. Just click below to register as a team captain for a walk in a neighboring city. (Walks are being held in more than 600 cities.) You will be provided all the tools you need to get started. Invite at least three people to join you, and have them ask three other people to join also, and before you know it, you'll have a large team! The walks are coming up soon. They are held in the fall and are usually no more than 3 miles -- however, the one closest to me is less than a mile! So whether you are a seasoned athlete, or a couch potato, you can still join in! It's awful to think that every 71 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Team up with the Alzheimer's Association to help us fight it.