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Living With

ALZHEIMER’S leading to further loss of executive functioning—like
inability to locate things in familiar places, inability to do
household tasks, loss of bowel and bladder control, and
forgetting family members’ names or faces. As we can only
by Laura Martinkewiz, BSN, RN-BC imagine, this disease can be traumatic and life-altering for
the caregivers of these people. Devoted spouses, children,
and healthcare professionals know the stringent care it takes
lzheimer’s disease currently affects six million to ensure quality of life for those with the disease.
Americans. In Texas alone, there are more than The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will
A400,000 people with the disease. There is a good be October 28, 2023, at 10 am at the Ranching Heritage
chance you know someone personally affected by it, Center in Lubbock. Walkers come from all over the region
whether that be the person with the disease or their family to walk in honor of those lost to Alzheimer’s and those
members. Alzheimer’s influences all areas of life, causing currently fighting the disease, as well as for a future with a
loss of familiarity, security, and control. Active research cure.
is underway around the globe to find a cure for this
debilitating disease. Beyond Faith Hospice, the Alzheimer’s Beyond Faith Hospice also invites those interested in
Association, and the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center are learning more about Alzheimer’s disease to take part in a
on a mission to be a part of this cause. Dementia Experience Simulator. This simulation grants
anyone firsthand experience of the physical and mental
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have difficulties those with Alzheimer's face daily. Please reach
Alzheimer’s? Oftentimes, short-term memory is the first out to our office at 806-797-0000 for more information.
sign of disease. The disease typically advances steadily,

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