I am walking for generations past, present, and future....
I’m participating in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Whitby on Saturday, May 25th to help raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region.
Personally this cause is close to my heart. My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and deteriorated rapidly in the space of a year. With teenaged children, a full time job, and care of other dependents, I wish I had known about the supports provided by regional offices of the Alzheimer's Society.
My father was diagnosed shortly after my mom passed away with no respite or time to recover from our loss. Once again, juggling teenagers, a full time job, and now having another household to maintain, respite, support and guidance would have been welcome to our caregiving circle. Having someone knowledgeable to guide us would indeed have been a gift.
In my 18 months working at ASDR, I realize how much support and counselling would have improved the quality of life for my mom, and subsequently my father, and also decreased the stresses on family caregivers. This realization only serves to inspire me to give my all to my job, bring a smile to a client or caregiver, and help in every capacity to provide for others the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for those living with dementia. Oh...in hindsight what I wish I had known then....
So I walk for my mom and dad, for me and my husband, for my children, for my grandchildren, and for all of the people living with dementia and their caregivers so that all of us can live, laugh, and enjoy every moment in our lives to the best of our ability.
There are nearly 12,000 people living with dementia in Durham Region, many of whom turn to the Alzheimer Society for support. Funds raised from the Walk will help provide counselling, support groups, education and social recreation programs for all those impacted by dementia in our community.
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Thank you all in advance for your support in this year's IG Wealth Management's Walk for Alzheimer's supporting the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region!
Lynda Anderson
For more information on the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's or to register for a Walk nearest you, please visit www.walkforalzheimers.ca.
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