As a summer intern at Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area, I am leaving with much more than I came with. I never realized how common and devastating the Alzheimer’s disease was until I met people from all walks of life – discovering the majority of them knew someone personally coping with this disease or knew someone that had passed because of it.
As I worked in public relations office connected to the respite center, Charlie’s Place, I discovered that even the office workers - from the receptionist to the executive director - were passionate about their work. It has become more and more apparent that the workers truly care about the families coping with Alzheimer’s and really strive to spread awareness about the incurable disease. Charlie’s Place workers enjoy working first hand with the Alzheimer’s patients that arrive everyday, while the office work is done to raise funds for the respite center and keep the organization running in hopes of educating and comforting families coping with Alzheimer’s.
I knew since I was young that I knew I wanted to work with non-profit organizations, so what I am taking from this experience is to “do what you love and love what you do.” Much like the passionate workers at Alzheimer’s Services, in the near future I hope to be a strong believer in the organization I will work for.
-Catherine Wiemer, LSU PR student and Alzheimer's Services Summer 2009 PR Intern
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
June Events at Alzheimer's Services
Here are a few pictures from our June events.
After Five Sponsor Event held June 18th with 2009 Walk/Run to Remember Honorary Chair LSU Lady Tigers Basketball Coach Van Chancellor.
Coach Chancellor spoke to the crowd at the event.
Board Member Charlie Valluzzo (left) with Alzheimer's Services Executive Director Barbara Auten and LSU Coach Van Chancellor.
Fiesta Table Host Celebration held June 26th honoring the Memories in the Making Luncheon table hosts.
Table Hosts(from left to right) at the luncheon: Lowry Griffon, Alzheimer's Services Development Director Debbie Kidder Little, J.H. Martin and Marilyn Allgood.
Ole'!! A picture of the crowd joining the fun.
After Five Sponsor Event held June 18th with 2009 Walk/Run to Remember Honorary Chair LSU Lady Tigers Basketball Coach Van Chancellor.
Coach Chancellor spoke to the crowd at the event.
Board Member Charlie Valluzzo (left) with Alzheimer's Services Executive Director Barbara Auten and LSU Coach Van Chancellor.
Fiesta Table Host Celebration held June 26th honoring the Memories in the Making Luncheon table hosts.
Table Hosts(from left to right) at the luncheon: Lowry Griffon, Alzheimer's Services Development Director Debbie Kidder Little, J.H. Martin and Marilyn Allgood.
Ole'!! A picture of the crowd joining the fun.
Announcing the 2009 Walk/Run to Remember Honorary Chair
LSU Lady Tigers Basketball Coach Van Chancellor is the Alzheimer's Services 2009 Walk/Run to Remember Honorary Chair! Coach Chancellor will be representing the 15,000 families in the Greater Baton Rouge area affected by Alzheimer's disease on Saturday, September 26th at the LSU "Old Front Nine". Geaux Tigers!Please pick up a brochure at any area McDonald's or visit us online at www.BRhope.com to sign your team up today!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Alzheimer's disease and Marriage
A recent study found that your odds of getting dementia or Alzheimer's disease decreases if you're married. Click here to read more about this study.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
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.
“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.
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