JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds got here out Saturday to the University of North Florida for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which has raised practically $300,000 to assist discover a treatment and supply help providers to these impacted by the illness.
The stroll is the world’s largest occasion to lift consciousness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, help and analysis.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive mind illness that impacts considering, reminiscence and habits. There isn’t any treatment or efficient therapy — but. The aim of the stroll is to vary that.
Vena Patton, who was recognized with Alzheimer’s earlier this 12 months, walked for herself and for her late dad and mom, Devon and Vernell, who handed from the illness.
Patton walked with them in earlier walks and now walks with buddies for the 1000’s of Floridians dealing with this illness.
According to information from the Alzheimer’s Association, one in 9 Floridians age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s — that’s about 580,000 folks.
More than 16,000 in Duval County reside with Alzheimer’s, the group says.
Two-thirds of Alzheimer’s instances are girls.
Elisa Worden is a caregiver for each of her dad and mom dwelling with gentle cognitive impairment.
“Both of my parents now live with me. And so help me if I haven’t already taught my boys the family mantra, ‘It’ll be alright; This is harder on us than it is on them.’ But here’s the truth: it’s hard on all of us. No one gets off ‘easy’ with this disease. And, no, it is most definitely not alright,” mentioned Worden.
Residents can nonetheless donate to the Walk at alz.org/Jacksonville.
For questions, name the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or go to alz.org.
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