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from Burnaby Now May 4 2023

by Burnaby Now

from Burnaby Now May 4 2023, page 14

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Burnaby and NewWestminster fundraising event will show people with dementia that they are not alone

AbhinayaNatesh anatesh@burnabynow com

On Sunday, May 28, hundreds of people are expected to gather in Burnaby to honour and celebrate the lives of people affected by dementia in Burnaby and NewWest

Organized by Alzheimer Society of B C , the IGWealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is the largest annual fundraising event for the society

Each year, people gather in their local communities to raise funds for programs and services dedicated to people with dementia, and contribute to research into the causes of the disease and possible treatments.

This year’s Burnaby and NewWest walk will be held in Central Park, Burnaby, on Sunday, May 28 at 11 a m , and will invite people to unite to show people living with dementia that they are not alone

For Sue Sami, volunteer and co-chair of the walk, the event is a way of creating awareness and educating people about Alzheimer’s and how they can seek help

One of the most important aspects of caring for someone with dementia and Alzheimer’s is communication, she said. “It’s easy get frustrated,” she said.

“But learning how to (repeat information) as if it was the first time is important for the person who has Alzheimer’s.”