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The staff of the Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan gave us scads of examples of how youth can get involved in the fight to rid the world of Alzheimer's disease. As DoRIGHTERS, and grandchildren of someone with the disease, we want to help improve life for those with the disease plus assist with raising research funds to find the cause and cure of Alzheimer's disease.
In no particular order, here are some suggestions for you to consider
if, like us, you want to DoRIGHT:
-
Indoor
Forget-Me-Not Walks are held in various locations of Saskatchewan during
National Alzheimer Awareness Month in January. Karlee Michael and her brother Nate have been participating in the walk ever since it began. In 2007, Karlee raised over $1,400.00 in pledges to help to support the Alzheimer Society.
The DoRIGHTERS are up for the challenge, are you? To find out more about the Forget-Me-Not Walks click here
Coffee
Break is the Alzheimer Society’s National Fund Raiser. Every September,
thousands of people host Coffee Breaks to raise money for the Alzheimer
Society.
We certainly will encourage some of the groups, organizations, schools, and coffee outlets in our community to host Coffee Breaks.
To find out more about Coffee Break click here
- Become an Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan
Volunteer and help with fund raising, special events, office work, stuffing
envelopes, poster design, etc.
- Maintain your relationship with
the
person in your family that has the disease. Focus on their strengths
and abilities. Make sure that the person feels that they are still an
important family member by keeping them aware of what is going on in
the family and including them in special events.
- Participate in Special Care Home Visitations
with your school, music class, dance troupe, choir, etc.
Many
people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease live in the community
and about half of the people with the disease live in Special Care Homes
where staff looks after them. People in the homes enjoy visits from
young people.
- Practice 'random acts of kindness’ such as assisting the elderly in crossing the street, carrying their groceries, and cutting grass.
BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN MAKE
A DIFFERENCE!
If you would like more information on the Society's programs and services,
check out the Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan’s Website at www.alzheimer.sk.ca
The Alzheimer Society of Canada’s motto:
Help for today. Hope for tomorrow.
