Alzheimers Memory Walk Kick Off Party at Mavericks - 2008
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Don't miss the Alzheimers Memory walk on September 20, 2008.
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The kick off party at Mavericks in the Jacksonville Landing was a great way to get started!
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Sharon Melton and Rachel Johnson from the Alzheimer's association greeted everyone as they arrived
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Rachel Johnson and Stephania Sykes-Burns get everyone involved and group the teams togther.
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Tish Sheesley, the Alzheimers Association's CEO of Centra & North Florida, along with Jamie Glavich help to welcome everyone.
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Everyone starts off the evening with a drink, the Pomegranet margarita was the house favorite.
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The Maverick's bar tenders kept the mood light and fun.
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As many as 5.2 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s.
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10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's in their lifetime.
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Sandy Catallo with the Hope Adult Day center at the beach and friends.
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Alzheimer's is the sixth-leading cause of death.
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Sheree Ellingson, CEO of Senior Helpers, and friend.
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The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer's and other dementias to Medicare, Medicaid and businesses amount to more than $148 billion each year.
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Bob Candler and Tiffany & Robert Candler.
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Tish and Rachel promote the September 20th's Memory walk, along with numerous door prizes.
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One in eight over the age of 65 has Alzheimers.
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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 50 to 70 percent of cases.
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Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by changes in the brain.
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