Alzheimer's Memory Walk

We have been touched with Alzheimer's as my father-in-law was diagnosed about 5 or 6 years ago. He took all the tests and then immediately went on medication. The medicine has slowed the progression of the disease. His short term memory is starting to be affected but he is still doing pretty well considering his diagnosis.

About 5 years ago, I remember meeting my father-in-law's sister at a 50th anniversary party and she must have asked me the same question, 20 times. I couldn't believe that she was still driving around because she was obviously having some memory issues. Shortly after that she passed on. Alzheimer's seems to be very prevalent in the family. My husband's dad's dad had it pretty bad and died of it back in the 70's.




The Alzheimer's Memory Walk put on by the Alzheimer's Association is the largest event in the country and involves walks in over 600 communities. Volunteers of all ages are being asked to participate in these walks to help raise awareness, funds and research to fight this deadly condition. The walks themselves are 2 to 3 miles in length. Sign up to volunteer or become a team captain. Let's find a cure!