My grandparents both suffered from Alzheimer’s. It wasn’t a fun thing to watch. We’d take turns as a family staying at their house every night to make sure that Grandma was ok, and some times we’d wake to her standing in the hallway having conversations with people who weren’t there (or hadn’t been in decades). Other times, she’d remember who we were. It was like playing roulette every day as to who we would get to talk to.

Alzheimer’s is not a fun disease, and very likely, you know someone who has been affected by it directly. Chances are that 7 out of 10 of us will be affected by it some time in our life. Whether its ourselves or a loved one and while there is little you can do once someone you know is affected by it (outside of make sure they have the best possible care) there is something you can do today!

The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Over 600 communities will participate in the walk this year, and you can help by being a team captain or walker for someone you know.

The walk is a 2 to 3 mile event that takes place once the cooler weather of Fall has settled in and is a good way to help spread awareness and raise funding for the the Alzheimer’s Association. It only takes a little time one weekend a year to help bring us closer to a cure.

Who would you walk for??