Alzheimer’s group plans fund-raiser

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

“WALK to END ALZHEIMER’S” is coming to Kirby Park Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. The walk is the annual fundraising event of the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s disease and the other dementias severely affect families and costs increasingly are threatening the U.S. economy.

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Local Alzheimer’s Walk is Sept. 17

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

Lynne Ruben is walking in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s in memory of her father and her aunt.  As a member of the Macomb AARP Team she will participate in the 14th Annual McDonough County Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Saturday, Sept. 17, at Citizens Bank Plaza, Macomb, at ... continue reading

Alzheimer’s disease facts, figures

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Last week, researchers have suggested that Alzheimer’s disease may be delayed in those who can speak more than one language. At the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C., Psychologist Ellen Bialystok of York University in Toronto presented the latest statistics from clinical ... continue reading

Memory Walk raises nearly $90,000 for Alzheimer’s research

Sunday, November 7th, 2010

The Augusta Alzheimer’s Association raised more than $89,000 dollars for their annual Memory Walk. Hundreds marched all over downtown Augusta Saturday morning.

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Alzheimer’s group seeking Champions’

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

The Alzheimer’s Association is looking for local “Champions” to participate in the fight against Alzheimer’s by participating in the annual Memory Walk, to be held at Haile Plantation Saturday at 8 a.m.

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