I Think I'll Go For a Walk Outside Now...

...the summer time's calling my name!
A recent study has shown that those who walk 2 miles or more daily are twice as less likely to develop dementia. Check this fact out: http://ow.ly/96VM
So, let's get off that couch and get movin'!
Our Walk/Run to Remember is set for Saturday, September 26th at the LSU "Old Front Nine". We're VERY excited this year to have LSU Lady Tigers Basketball Coach Van Chancellor as our Honorary Chair for this event. Please mark this important date on your calendar. We want to see you all out there supporting the 5,000+ families affected by Alzheimer's disease in our community.

Watch The Alzheimer's Project Online for Free!

Here's a link to watch the HBO 4-part documentary The Alzheimer's Project here. Each part covers a different aspect of the disease including the following:

“The Memory Loss Tapes” provides an up-close and personal look at seven individuals living with Alzheimer’s, across the full spectrum of the progression of the disease.

“Momentum In Science” a two-part film that takes viewers inside the labs and clinics of 25 leading scientists and physicians, revealing some of the most cutting-edge research advances.

“’Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am?’ with Maria Shriver” captures what it means to be a child or grandchild of one with Alzheimer’s.

“Caregivers” highlights the sacrifices and successes of people who experience their loved one’s descent into dementia.

Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area will have the documentary series available in our Resource Library to rent next month. A limited number of copies are available for check out.

Mae McGuffery Awarded 2009 Volunteer Activist Award

Long-time Alzheimer's Services' volunteer Mae McGuffery was awarded the 2009 Volunteer Activist Award on May 8th by the Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation. The award honors nine of the greatest philanthropists in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Alzheimer's Services and HOPE Ministries nominated Mae for the award.

Mae joins eight other 2009 community activists and leaders receiving this award including: Reverend Jeff Bayhi, Senator Bill Cassidy, Mary Beth Chevalier, Secretary of State Jay Dardenne, Paula Pennington de la Bretonne, Norman Deumite, Claire Major and Nancy Roberts.

Pictured above (left to right): Alzheimer's Services Executive Director Barbara Auten; Award Honoree Mae McGuffery; Alzheimer's Services Development Director Debbie Kidder-Little; and Alzheimer's Services Development Associate Dusty Manson.

Congratulations, Mae! We are so honored to have you as a supporter, volunteer, ambassador and friend!

Alzheimer's Services 2009 Memories in the Making Luncheon

The Annual Memories in the Making Luncheon was Thursday, May 7th at Boudreaux's. We raised over $210,000 and acquired 17 new Rosemary Members in just one hour's time!
This luncheon is our largest fundraising event of the year. We sincerely thank all our table hosts, volunteers and guests who supported us by attending and/or giving at this event.

Guests at the 2009 luncheon.



Standing left to right: Julie Brewer (Alzheimer's Services Programs Coordinator), Monique Poree' (Alzheimer's Services Administrative Assistant) and Charlie Valluzzo (Alzheimer's Services Board Member) with Wayne Fluitt.

Pictured left to right are Memories in the Making Luncheon guests: Marc Goldstein with Creative Video (who produced and directed the Alzheimer's Services video) and Diane and Smith Hartley with Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge.

Debbie Kidder Little (left) is the Development Director of Alzheimer's Services and coordinated the event with Dusty Manson, Development Associate (far right). Monique Poree'(center) joined them for a photo and to celebrate after the event.

Alzheimer's Services Awarded 2009 Solaris Award

Alzheimer's Services was awarded the Top 2009 Solaris Award for the Lunch 'n Learn and Video Ed Programs we offer. Programs Coordinator Tomiki Williams along with Dana Territo, Director of Services, and Barbara Auten, Executive Director, accepted the award given by Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge on May 7th. The Solaris Award is presented to a program which has demonstrated excellence in the development and implementation of overall programs for the community.

Programs are awarded the Solaris Award by the following:
- Identifying a need in the community
- Meeting the goals and objectives of the program
- Demonstrating positive outcomes and impact
- The amount of clients reached in the past year
- Client satisfaction

We, at Alzheimer's Services, are so honored to be awarded this prestigious award given by a fellow local, community organization. Thank you!