The diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is a sad and frightening event for a family. The prospect of seeing a loved one suffer memory loss and become disabled because of the disorder is not a pleasant one.
Some hope is offered by research.
Progress has been made in finding medications that can at least slow down the loss of memory. One family who has benefited from the advances in medical research concerning Alzheimer's disease has been active in supporting the research. They were among those who took part in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk last year in Buffalo, and they plan to be there again this year. The second annual Alzheimer's Memory Walk takes place on Saturday, Sept. 16 in Sturges Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and everyone will start walking at 10.