Wishing you a Happy New Year from the staff of Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area in Baton Rouge!

After holidays we see a rise in our helpline calls. This is due in part to the fact that families and friends are spending more time with loved ones or friends that they may not have seen in quite a while and notice changes in personality and behavior that they may not have noticed before. Stress caused by the holiday season is often very confusing for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Routines are turned upside down, schedules are disrupted. Caregivers have the additional burden of the holiday preparations and shopping as well as the ongoing challenge of caring for their loved one throughout it all. If you feel you need information or need resources, please know that Alzheirner’s Services of the Capital Area is here to help. We have celebrated many awards and successes this past year and promise to continue to provide the same quality of services that we have been recognized for. Our staff will be here to help all of you with support and programs that will help you cope and provide you with hope throughout the year.

Walk to Remember

Wow the 2009 Walk/Run was huge! We had record numbers of walk teams, participants and funds raised. The jambalaya was fantastic; we planned for extra and still ran out. Noted; we'll have more for the 2010 Walk/Run as well as more water stations. We were so pleased the weather held out with "no rain" untill after the walk.
I am working on details for the 2010 Walk/Run to Remember and looking forward to meeting all of our 112 team captains before the 2010Walk/Run.

SAVE THE DATE: October 9th, 2010 LSU "Old Front Nine"

Events Coordinator
Alecia Kleinpeter
Alzheimers Services of the Capital Area