Muncie, Ind. — Across the United States, Alzheimer’s has a 28.9 mortality rate, with an estimated 6.7 million Americans over the age of 65 being diagnosed. While this statistic seems jarring it actually shows how much the efforts nonprofits such as the Alzheimer’s Association are going to help those diagnosed. With help, the mortality rate of Alzheimer’s has gone down by at least 7% since 2021.
Organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association plan events and fundraisers to raise awareness of the severity of the disease and its effect on the families and friends of those diagnosed. Events like the Walk to End Alzheimer’s bring together communities and give people resources to combat the disease. The walk has been the association's largest event in years past, now with 623 locations across the country.
“This disease is a heavy load for the caregivers as well,” Julie Moore, the senior director for the walk and a family member of someone with Alzheimer’s, said. “I’m very passionate about how we can cater to both the caregivers as well as the people who suffer from Alzheimer’s.”
The Alzheimer's Association continues to push for further research and initiatives in the hopes that the decline in Alzheimer’s mortality rate continues. Their next big fundraiser event is their Dance Party to End ALZ. It will be held at the AVALON Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, on Oct 27th. The events organized by the association help raise money and build a stronger community.
Mandy Williams loves the atmosphere of such events and “enjoys being able to see and connect with people I wouldn’t normally meet on a daily basis.”
If you want to support the Alzheimer’s Association or find more information it can be found at alz.org.
Contact Aiden Murray with comments at aiden.murray@bsu.edu
