Today’s episode is about an issue that is affecting more than six million Americans today and will likely affect millions more in the next decade. And due to COVID, even more may suffer from this debilitating disease. We’re talking about Alzheimer’s disease. Rebecca Hall, Program director for the Alzheimer’s association Cleveland Chapter, joins me to discuss what families and caregivers need to keep in mind and explains a new funding opportunity that can provide free in home care to those who need a break. For those who want to support the local Alzheimer's Association, its mission, resources and research there is an event on Thursday August 12, 2021.
Sprenger Health Care is presenting this charity event, Light it Up Purple, to benefit the Cleveland Area Chapter Alzheimer's Association
Date: Thursday, August 12, 5:30-9pm
Location: Lorain Palace Theatre in downtown Lorain
Tickets available for purchase for $25 ahead of time and at door. Must be 18+ to attend, 21+ to receive the signature cocktail
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/light-it-up-purple-tickets-163063899513
Event entertainment is Monica Robins and The Ninja Cowboys
The event features local restaurants and tastings. It supports the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, in which money raised pays for care and support for local families and funds research.
WEBSITES:
Alzheimer's Association Alz.org
Cleveland Chapter: https://www.alz.org/cleveland?set=1
Caregiver Relief Program: https://www.alz.org/cleveland/helping_you/the-jan-josephine-castora-family-caregiver-relief
