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Annual national Walk for Alzheimer’s set for last weekend in May

Registration is open for the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in support of the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, and there are plenty of flexible options for supporters to choose, including four in-person locations throughout the province.
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Registration is open for the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in support of the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, and there are plenty of flexible options for supporters to choose, including four in-person locations throughout the province.

The event carries the name of title sponsor IG Wealth Management, back for another year to raise awareness of and funds to support those suffering from dementia — and all those who are affected by another’s diagnosis.

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is one of the most important yearly fundraisers for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. It will take place in over 400 communities across Canada.

Register for a Walk near you, learn how to Walk virtually, or organize your own event at alzheimer.ca/sk/en/take-action/fundraise-participate/ig-wealth-management-walk-alzheimers.

In-person Saskatchewan locations for this year’s Walk on Saturday, May 27th are Regina, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Swift Current. Walkers can register in-person on the day beginning at 12 p.m., with the Walk itself starting at 1 p.m.

Local leaders and organizers can also easily organize an activity to support the event at any point throughout the month of May, whether it be walking, running, swimming, stationary biking, or some other activity. Called “Walk Your Way, Where You Are,” this flexible program is for anyone who can’t make the date and time of the in-person Walk.

At least 20,000 people in Saskatchewan currently live with some form of dementia, and that number is growing. For every person directly affected by dementia, there is another, larger circle of family, friends, co-workers, and community members who will also be affected.

Funds raised by the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s go to local programs that improve the quality of life of those living with dementia and those who care for them. A portion of the funds also goes toward research into the causes of and possible cures for dementia.

‘Dementia’ does not refer to one specific disease, but is rather a catch-all term for a set of brain-disease-related symptoms. Although Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, other diseases and conditions can also similar or overlapping symptoms.

Causes of dementia can include traumatic brain injuries, vascular dementia (similar to a stroke), and other diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob and Lewy body dementia.

Dementia is not just memory loss. It causes changes in mood, behaviour, and personality, impaired thinking and reasoning, and difficulty communicating. Persons suffering from dementia may lose the ability to perform routine daily tasks and care for themselves.

The condition is usually progressive, making it important to be diagnosed early and begin getting treatment.

Learn more about dementia, available supports and programs, and how to help at Alzheimer.ca.

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