June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. And this is part 3 of our series on Alzheimer’s. The disease is no stranger to many. There are some 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older who are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. It’s a horrible, degenerative disease in which there is no cure. There are medications, however to slow down the progression of the disease, and doctors and scientists alike say this is an exciting time for Alzheimer’s research and treatment.
Which for millions of Americans this could mean more months with their memory and thinking intact. Which also equates to more time for independence, family, friends and an overall improved quality of life.
We’re going to talk more about this new research & treatment as well as dig a little deeper into just what Alzheimer’s and where it came from.
Guests:
Dr. Robert Wiggins,Head of Movement Disorders, Novant Neurology in Charlotte
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Christine John-Fuller, VP Communications, Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter
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800-272-3900 (24 hour hotline)
Alzheimer’s Walks
Charlotte –
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Charlotte
WHEN:
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:
Truist Field
324 S. Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: [email protected]
URL: http://act.alz.org/charlotte
Rowan-Cabarrus
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Rowan-Cabarrus
WHEN:
Saturday, September 21, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:
Atrium Health Ballpark
1 Cannon Baller Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: [email protected]
URL: http://act.alz.org/RowanCabarrus
Iredell/ Lake Norman
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Iredell Co. & Lake Norman
WHEN:
Saturday, September 21, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:
Liberty Park
225 E. Iredell Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28115
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: [email protected]
URL:http://act.alz.org/IredellCoLKN
Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln
EVENT TITLE: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln
WHEN:
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:00 AM – NOON
WHERE:
Rotary Centennial Pavilion
111 N South Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
COST: None
PHONE: 800-272-3900
PUBLIC EMAIL: [email protected]
URL: http://act.alz.org/GastonClevelandLincoln