BATON ROUGE — A weekend walk aims to put Alzheimer’s front and center, driving both dollars and public attention toward treatment and prevention efforts.
The Walk to Remember takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Louisiana Blue Campus. Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area hosts the event.
Executive director Barbara Auten emphasized why early action matters. “We necessary to raise awareness so that people can obtain to early detection now,” she said. “We have so many things we can do to support slow the disease down and reduce the risk of it developing.”
Auten added that fear of memory loss too often keeps people from seeking medical advice. “People necessary to be aware and not be afraid of that memory loss and obtain to their doctor,” she said.
Meanwhile, organizers continue collecting donations alongside registration for the walk. Details on giving and participation remain available through the group’s website.
