{"id":2127,"date":"2016-11-03T21:01:55","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T02:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/?p=2127"},"modified":"2016-11-03T21:18:33","modified_gmt":"2016-11-04T02:18:33","slug":"local-sorority-brings-alzheimers-disease-into-the-light-of-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/?p=2127","title":{"rendered":"Local Sorority brings Alzheimer\u2019s disease Into the Light of Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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People living with AD are often reluctant to reveal their challenges, even if they have a<\/p>\n

diagnosis, as they and their families are aware of the stigma attached to dementia. Although AD<\/p>\n

is the sixth leading cause of death in the US, there is no known cure, or even a way to slow down<\/p>\n

the disease. The outlook is often viewed as hopeless, social withdrawal occurs, and loss of<\/p>\n

independence is close behind.<\/p>\n

The Sigma Kappa Sorority – Lambda Alpha Chapter\u00a0<\/strong>of Springhill College brought the disease out into the open with<\/p>\n

their annual \u201cSigmalympics\u201d event on campus. The field day may have been all fun and games but the<\/p>\n

admission fees collected are given to the Sigma Kappa Foundation<\/a>, who in turn combine all<\/p>\n

Sigma Kappa donations nationally to reach the pledge of one million dollars to the Alzheimer\u2019s<\/p>\n

Association-Women\u2019s Research Initiative. This is the third year for the Springhill Chapter to<\/p>\n

raise funds and also volunteers to help with the Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n

The second annual Mobile Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019<\/a>s will be held at Langan Park on November 5,<\/p>\n

2016. Reigning as Walk Chairperson for the second year, Jackie Woodward Barnett<\/strong> feels the<\/p>\n

Walk is an important aspect for educating the public about Alzheimer\u2019s disease. As General<\/p>\n

Manager at Homecare Companions<\/a> in Mobile, Mrs. Barnett sees first hand the fear and<\/p>\n

uncertainty in her client\u2019s families and how they are all affected when a loved one shows signs<\/p>\n

of dementia. Soon after the 2014 Walk in Fairhope, her stepbrother received an Alzheimer<\/p>\n

diagnosis. More determined than ever, Mrs. Barnett wants to do what she can to help end<\/p>\n

Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Barnett says, \u201cWe\u2019re hoping for a great turnout on Walk day at the Mobile Museum of Art<\/p>\n

parking lot where teams of people wearing purple will gather for community support, gain<\/p>\n

valuable resources, enjoy the Excelsior Band and unite for a common cause \u2013 an end to<\/p>\n

Alzheimer\u2019s disease.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Alzheimer\u2019s Association is the world\u2019s leading voluntary organization in Alzheimer\u2019s care,<\/p>\n

support and research. AL\/FL Panhandle Chapter activities and resources may be found at<\/p>\n

www.alz.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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