Alzheimer’s Walk NC on October 1st at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary!
This week I was presented with an interesting project to work on with a colleague of mines in our assisted and skilled living area supporting the upcoming Alzheimer’s Walk NC on October 1st. In doing some research on Alzheimer disease it allowed me to reflect on the family members I’ve had affected by this disease over the last 20 years.
My grandmother and aunt both lived in skilled living facilities while experiencing Alzheimer’s disease until their deaths. The thought of this complicated disease that affects your ability to remember loved ones, day to day thoughts, memories and the ability to function in everyday activities scares me and I realize education is the key so I am embarking on a journey of knowledge against ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE.
A few things I learned just today:
- Dementia is a non-specific or “umbrella” term used to describe a person having changes in brain function that interfere with ability to function and do everyday activities.
- The person with dementia has problems in multiple areas of brain function.
- They can include memory, language, impulse control, ability to do things for self, personality, understanding of time, etc (Now this can be associated with Premenopausal in my world!)
Do you have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or know someone affected directly by the disease? If so I would love to hear your story and how you are supported in the community.
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