I’ve been main a assist group for the Alzheimer’s Association in Colonial Beach for just a few years, as I’ve misplaced my father to dementia. I didn’t know concerning the Alzheimer’s Association till years after dropping him. I discover that most individuals as effectively have no idea concerning the affiliation till their liked one is close to the top stage or after they’re gone. Our neighborhood regularly must be reminded about what sources can be found as quickly as their household or good friend is recognized.
I additionally began a stroll staff in 2020 when the principle stroll in Fredericksburg was canceled and everybody was inspired to stroll just about. We had walkers, golf carters, and even pets. The pandemic didn’t cease supporters from popping out and elevating some huge cash to assist analysis on Alzheimer’s and different dementias. We even held an enormous e-book sale. Because the library was closed, the neighborhood contributed books, and others got here out and bought.
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In 2022, it was determined to recruit a management committee to foster relations with the city companies. First, we thought it was vital that the mayor proclaim June to be Alzheimer’s and dementia consciousness month. Along the way in which, with the Chamber of Commerce and the CB Community Foundation, we offered sponsorship ranges to varied companies. On Walk Day we had a police brigade escort about 80 individuals over a 2-mile journey as we carried 4 completely different coloured flowers of why all of us had been there to stroll.
I encourage anybody who has been affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia, now or prior to now, to contact the affiliation at alz.org and see about how one can greatest discover a place both for assist, sources or to volunteer in some capability.
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