News release from the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana-Fort Wayne:
Fundraiser for Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Friday, November 14 – 6-10 pm at the Four D’s Bar & Grill
(October 20, 2014) – Join the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana-Fort Wayne Advisory Council on Friday, November 14 at Four D’s Bar & Grill (1820 W. Dupont) from 6-10 pm to raise funds for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Admission is a $5 donation at the door (includes 5 door prize tickets). Enjoy live music and a variety of silent auction items will be available.
Facts & Figures about Alzheimer’s:
- Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States
- More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease
- 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or related dementia
- In 2012, 15.4 million caregivers provided more than 17.5 billion hours of unpaid care valued at $216 billion
- In 2013, the direct costs of caring for those with Alzheimer’s to the American society will total an estimated $203 billion. That number is expected to rise to $1.2 trillion by 2050