An article in the LATimes, by Al Martinez, Realistic and sad, a man faces the darkness of Alzheimer’s, relates the story of Buddy Epstein, who, at 58,  has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s.  He has given up practicing law, after 32 years, and copes with the increasing loss of memory.
“My future is dwindling away,” he comments when asked if he’s afraid of the days ahead.
Al Martinez’s younger sister had this disease, too, so this explains his great interest in promoting awareness and the Sunday Alzheimer’s Walk through downtown LA, where he and Buddy Epstein discussed the ramifications of Alzheimer’s.
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Want to raise money for Alzheimer’s ?
Keen to get your workplace and colleagues involved?
Want to keep fit at the same time ?
Then check out the Alzheimer’s Associations Memory Walks. Here’s a Corporate Recruitment video to show your boss and co-workers…

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Many events are scheduled throughout the world in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21.  Some will draw attention to this disease; others will help raise funds as well.
Check with local nursing homes (the one where Mother stayed always had a Memory Walk fund raising event) and see what they are sponsoring.  Your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter, home health care association, local hospital, and senior center also may be participating in events.
Visit the Alzheimer’s Association web site (www.alz.org/memorywalk) for more information and dates.
Other events scheduled around the country and world throughout the weekend are golfing events, mountain climbing, and walk-a-thons.