About The Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter is the premier source of information and support for the more than 65,000 Coloradoans with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers. Through its statewide network of offices, the Alzheimer’s Association offers education, counseling, support groups and a 24-hour Helpline at no cost to families thanks to the generosity of our donors and corporate sponsors. In addition, contributions help fund advancements in research to prevent, treat and eventually conquer this disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association advocates for those living with Alzheimer’s and their families on related legislative issues, and with health and long-term care providers. In 2008, Governor Ritter passed legislation to create a statewide plan for Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Coordinating Council began meeting this past winter to review the impact of this disease on our state and make recommendations for the coordination of services and programs throughout Colorado. The Council will publish a report within 18 months.
Volunteers allow the Alzheimer’s Association to serve every county in the state through its seven regional offices. Support groups and educational programs are available at no cost and are facilitated or presented in many cases by trained volunteers. Our 24-hour Helpline is also staffed by trained volunteer counselors who provide information, resources, referral lists and often simply lend a compassionate ear just when it’s needed most.
This year the Alzheimer’s Association has introduced a new program for businesses called the Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance. The program is particularly important as employers experience the financial impact of absenteeism, medical leave, decreased productivity and having to replace workers all due to the stress and demands of caregiving for a family member with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. This free membership program offers workshops, newsletter articles, access to AsktheExpert.com and other tools to assist employees who are dealing with their not only their own concerns about memory loss but those of a loved one.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the very first Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk taking place in the U.S. as well as in Colorado. To commemorate this special year we’ve designed a unique logo that will be featured on Memory Walk T-shirts. Participants raising $100 or more will receive this one of a kind T-shirt.
Join a walk near you and MOVE the cause forward! Sign up online and begin collecting pledges from family, friends and co-workers today
www.alz.org/co/.
Colorado Springs
Sept. 19, 2009 America the Beautiful Park
Cortez
Sept. 12, 2009 Parque de Vida
Denver
Sept. 19, 2009 City Park
Fort Collins
Sept. 13, 2009 CSU Oval
Fort Morgan
Sept. 12, 2009 City Park
Grand Junction
Sept. 26, 2009 Lincoln Park
Greeley
Sept. 19, 2009 Island Grove Park
Loveland
Sept. 19, 2009 Centennial Park
Pueblo
Sept. 12, 2009 City Park
Sterling
Aug. 29, 2009 Columbine Park
Walsenburg
Sept. 26, 2009 Lathrop State Park
Statewide Presenting Sponsor - Life Care Centers of America
Special thanks to Life Care Centers of America for their ongoing partnership and tremendous support of our cause. Through their corporate sponsorship and the fundraising efforts of 20 teams statewide, Life Care contributed nearly $110,000 to our 2008 Colorado Memory Walks.
To become a volunteer or advocate, to sign up for the Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance or to register your Memory Walk team, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 303-813-1669 or 800-272-3900, or visit us at
www.alz.org.co
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