May is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
The Alzheimer’s Society is teaming up with I.G. Wealth Management for their virtual Walk for Alzheimer’s.
Liz Mcleod, senior manager for regional services for the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba says you can participate by doing any activity you enjoy.
“We’re encouraging people to participate all throughout the month of May, by doing an activity of their choice. An example would include setting a daily step goal, going for a run, riding a bike, just doing any activity with purpose and meaning so that you are being a part of a larger movement of people trying to highlight the incidents of dementia in our society and the people with that diagnosis.”
She adds that you can have friends and family members support your efforts by donating.
“A lot of people walk for their grandpa, or their grandma, their mom, their family member, and they use it as a way to remember, particularly if that person has passed on, or even just to do something that they feel they can do to support that person in the here and now.”
Individuals and teams can sign up at walkforalzheimers.ca.
