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City of Benson to Light 'Candles of Care': National Event Remembers Those Affected by Alzheimer's Disease
The City of Benson will light "candles of care" next Thursday to remember and honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related illness as part of National Commemorative Candle Lighting, an annual event sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA).
The ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m., at Benson City Hall, 120 W. Sixth Street.
It will feature candle lighting, guest speakers, and refreshments following the ceremony. For more information, call Diana Faulkner, with City of Benson Parks and Recreation, at (520) 720-6044.
The month of November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and the
National Commemorative Candle Lighting is an annual initiative of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA). Similar ceremonies will be held from coast to coast.
The incidence of Alzheimer's disease is escalating nationwide. It is estimated that more than five million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, including one in ten aged 65 and older and one in two aged 85 and older. This is expected to triple to 16 million by mid-century, especially with aging baby boomers.
The ceremony both remembers those who have passed away as a result of Alzheimer's disease and honors families currently affected by it. It is also intended to educate the public about the disease and raise awareness of community resources that provide direct care to families affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is a national nonprofit organization focused on care for those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and their families. AFA consists of hundreds of member organizations nationwide and its services include a toll-free hot line, counseling, bilingual educational materials, and a free caregiver magazine. For more information, call toll-free 866-AFA-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org.
The ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m., at Benson City Hall, 120 W. Sixth Street.
It will feature candle lighting, guest speakers, and refreshments following the ceremony. For more information, call Diana Faulkner, with City of Benson Parks and Recreation, at (520) 720-6044.
The month of November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and the
National Commemorative Candle Lighting is an annual initiative of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA). Similar ceremonies will be held from coast to coast.
The incidence of Alzheimer's disease is escalating nationwide. It is estimated that more than five million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, including one in ten aged 65 and older and one in two aged 85 and older. This is expected to triple to 16 million by mid-century, especially with aging baby boomers.
The ceremony both remembers those who have passed away as a result of Alzheimer's disease and honors families currently affected by it. It is also intended to educate the public about the disease and raise awareness of community resources that provide direct care to families affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is a national nonprofit organization focused on care for those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and their families. AFA consists of hundreds of member organizations nationwide and its services include a toll-free hot line, counseling, bilingual educational materials, and a free caregiver magazine. For more information, call toll-free 866-AFA-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org.
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