A Walk For Alzhiemer's Disease

There are many diseases I never given much thought to, not because I do not care or I am oblivious to them but because I do not have anyone in my family that is directly affected by them. One of them I do wonder about on occasion is Alzheimer’s disease. My paternal grandmother had this disease, a man I work with, his mother has been diagnosed with it, and I have been able to see the challenges he has gone through. Some of them have been quite scary to say the least.

Alzheimer’s is a common but very serious brain disorder. If affects your memory and your ability to express your thoughts. You misplace things or become unfamiliar with what should be very familiar or you will see changes in personalities and behavior. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease but there is a way to help.

The Alzheimer's Association along with Genworth Financial sponsor an event every year to raise awareness and money to help find a cure for this disease that affects so many people and their families. Wondering what you can do to help? Well you can join the Memory Walk, it’s held nationwide on a weekend morning in the fall and consists of a short walk, 2-3 miles and as we all know there is nothing like a nice walk on a cool, crisp fall morning to get your blood flowing.

There are several options available. You can become a team captain and ask your friends or family to walk with you and you ask for donations for this cause. If you can’t find anyone to join your team you could always join one in your local area. If for some reason you unable walk but still want to be involved in the Memory Walk, you could become a volunteer or just donate money to a team.

So why not help “walk” out Alzhiemer’s Disease. Form a team and become a team captain. I know I am going to join this event and try to get a team formed. I will defiantly post my progress.