In the US of America, there are an estimated six million individuals dwelling with Alzheimer’s, together with 410,000 individuals proper right here within the state of New York.
Over 11 million individuals in the US are serving as unpaid caregivers to residents dwelling with Alzheimer’s. The numbers are staggering and it’s abundantly clear that Alzheimer’s has no intention of giving up however what, neither can we.
In June of 2021, the FDA introduced its accelerated approval of a drug referred to as aducanumab. This drug is the primary therapy to handle the underlying biology of Alzheimer’s. Whereas this drug just isn’t a treatment, it’s a enormous strep and ushers in a brand new period in Alzheimer’s therapy and analysis.
On Sunday, September 19, a gaggle of about 200 individuals joined within the combat in opposition to Alzheimer’s and different types of dementia by gathering at Hickories Park in Owego to stroll within the combat in opposition to Alzheimer’s.
Via the efforts of those people in addition to taking part companies, over $50,000 was raised to assist the Alzheimer’s Association paved the way to finish Alzheimer’s and all different dementia by accelerating world analysis, driving danger discount and early detection, and maximizing high quality care and help.
The visitor speaker on the Stroll to Finish Alzheimer’s was 78-year-old Alice, a spouse of 32 years, a mom, and a retired nurse. Alice was recognized with Alzheimer’s final yr when she began to expertise an absence of focus and lack of reminiscence. Alice additionally began to have hassle following alongside in a gaggle dialogue and located that when she would get within the automobile to go someplace, she could not keep in mind the place she was going.
Alzheimer’s is destroying our households, our funds, and our future however by fundraising and analysis, we inch nearer and nearer to discovering a treatment for this devastating illness. If you want to help within the combat in opposition to Alzheimer’s you possibly can textual content 2endalx to 51555.
Moreover, when you or somebody resides with Alzheimer’s or in case you are a caregiver and also you want help, assets, or simply somebody to speak to, the Alzheimer’s Association has a helpline and it is open 24/7 at 800-272-3900.
