When I started Walking for Alzheimer's in 2018, I had no idea my husband would develop Frontotemporal Dementia with Parkinsonism. He just turned 66.
I plan to walk 265,000 steps in May—one step for each person living with dementia in Ontario.
In 2018, I started taking classes with Alzheimer's Society so I would know more about my sister Janet's Frontotemporal Dementia, my brother's Vascular Dementia, watching for symptoms in your neighbours, and what to expect in the end. So, I know their classes are helpful.
They both had dementia by age 60 and passed away at 66. So, I am hoping they find a cure—quickly.
Over 567,000 people have dementia in Canada and that is expected to double in the next 20 years.
There are over 100 kinds of dementia; Alzheimer’s is the most common because 60% of people with dementia have Alzheimer’s, 20% have Vascular Dementia, and only 5% have Frontotemporal Dementia.
Can I count on your support?
Barbara Fanson
