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Imagine leaving your home to go on a walk around the block, a familiar path youve walked many times. After a few steps into your walk, you look around and begin to feel like you dont know where you are – nothing looks familiar.
For aging adults, experiencing spatial disorientation – the inability to recognize places and find ones way from one location to another – could be an early sign of Alzheimers disease, which is a type of dementia and a progressive brain disorder that is difficult to diagnose, treat and cure.
We see the devastation that Alzheimers disease and related dementias do to our fellow citizens, their families and our communities, notes Gary Girón, executive director of the Alzheimers Association, New Mexico Chapter. Today in our state, there are 107,000 unpaid family members taking care of at least 39,000 of their loved ones who are diagnosed with the disease and the numbers are only growing. We know that New Mexico is trending ahead of the nation, with a 35.9 percent increase in New Mexicans aged 65 and older expected to have the disease by 2025.
Are You Looking For Free Caregiving Training
The “Skills for Dementia Caregiving”, also known as the Savvy Caregiver Program, is an evidence-based training program for families and caregivers of those with Alzheimers disease or a related dementia. It offers training that will provide the caregiver with the skills and knowledge that the role of caregiving requires. To find a course in your area, call the Alzheimers Association at .
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Southern New Mexico Walk To End Alzheimers Returns In
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Alzheimers Association is inviting residents of Southwestern New Mexico to join the fight to end Alzheimers by participating in the Alzheimers Association Walk to End Alzheimers® in Las Cruces on Saturday, October 8th, 9am, at Young Park, 850 S Walnut St.
On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimers with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent peoples connection to Alzheimers their personal reasons to end the disease.
While plans are moving forward to host Las Crucess Walk in-person, the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers remain the top priorities. The Alzheimer’s Association will continue to closely monitor CDC, state and local guidelines to ensure Walk events adhere to the latest recommendations.
“The enthusiasm this community shows for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is inspiring, says Emily Chaddock, SW Regional Manager, Alzheimers Association, NM Chapter. We see all kinds of wonderful, motivated people who are getting involved with this cause through the Walk. We see families impacted by dementia and people who just want to help – all coming together for a cure. Each of them committed to ending this disease.”
In New Mexico alone, there are more than 43,000 people living with the disease and 85,000 caregivers.
What Is Alzheimers Disease
Alzheimers disease, the most common type of dementia, accounts for about 60-80% of all cases of dementia, a constellation of diseases and conditions that cause impaired memory and cognition, behavior changes and are ultimately fatal. It is not a normal part of aging. Alzheimers gets worse over time and symptoms can vary. The first problem many people may notice is forgetfulness severe enough to affect their ability to function at home, work, or in enjoying lifelong hobbies. It is a disease that may cause a person to become confused, lost in familiar places, misplace things, or have trouble with language. For more information, visit the Alzheimers Association. to read more about Early Diagnosis of Dementia.
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Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico Chapter
- AddressMain Chapter Office
- AddressNE Regional Office – Santa Fe1409 Luisa St., Ste. FSanta Fe, NM 87505
- AddressNW Regional Office – Farmington3300 N Butler
- Phone 266-4473 Albuquerque Office
- Phone 272-3900 All Other Regional Offices
- Area Served:Bernalillo,Catron,Chaves,Cibola,Colfax,Curry,De Baca,Dona Ana,Eddy,Grant,Guadalupe,Harding,Hidalgo,Lea,Lincoln,Los Alamos,Luna,McKinley,Mora,Otero,Quay,Rio Arriba,Roosevelt,Sandoval,San Juan,San Miguel,Santa Fe,Sierra,Socorro,Taos,Torrance,Union,Valencia
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- Eligibility Requirements:Open to the public
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When it comes to creating a holistic financial plan, most people know theyll need to save for retirement and create an estate plan but theres another critical element that must also be factored in: elder care. While many people consider elder care to be something theyll need to help aging parents with, its equally as important to also have a plan in place for your own elder care.
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