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My husband’s mom had Alzheimer’s. I never did get a chance to meet her though. I know how hard it can be for the people who have family members that suffer from this disease. I’ve learned a lot of things about it as what my husband shared to me. He had the opportunity to take care of his mom during her tough times until it was about time that she had to be confined in a nursing home.

I could imagine how difficult it was for my husband’s part as a son who was willing to look after her day and night. Until, he had to give it all up since he couldn’t do it no more when he had to have a surgical operation. I was saddened to know that during his visits to his mom, every time he signs the log book for visitors he sees his name that was written there in his previous visit. It only meant two things — it’s either the family of the other patients never signed in when they visited or they never came to visit at all.

That’s one reason why we are both volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Association fund raising activities such as the golf tournament we volunteer every year. The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk® is one thing we haven’t participated yet, but are open to it. It’s the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds fro Alzheimer’s care.

Like the golf tournament that is coming up sometime in September, this will help raise money to support and research more about the disease. Volunteers are all welcome from all walks of life and all ages to become champions when it comes to fighting against this disease. With more than 600 communities, let’s make each walk a great way to support this good cause. So, this coming fall, a 2-3 mile walk will be held on a weekend morning. Let’s be aware and get the chance to be involved!

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