MEMORY WALK

Julianne Ramia, Director of the Harbor Program for the memory impaired at Benchmark’s Village at East Farms in Waterbury, and Maureen Carofano, Director of Marketing and Admissions and the Clinical Evaluator at Rosegarden Health and Rehabilitation Center in Waterbury are co-chairpersons for the Alzheimer’s Association’s 14th annual Memory Walk to be held on Sunday, October 1,.

   “My grandfather was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, so I’m working to help raise money for the Association’s programs for families dealing with Alzheimer’s,” Julie said.

   “My aunt died of Alzheimer’s disease three years ago,” Maureen says. “When I walk in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk, I carry a sign in her memory. Many other walkers carry signs or wear tee shirts with the names of their loved ones who had or have Alzheimer’s disease. Memory Walk allows us to remember those lost to the disease and to support those fighting it now. The walk is a big, family-fun-filled day with a very serious purpose – to beat Alzheimer’s disease and help the families dealing with it.

   “Rosegarden is sponsoring a team again this year, and we want to remind people to mark their calendars, save the date, and ask their friends, families and colleagues to sign up!”

   Memory Walk will be held Sunday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 at Watertown Veteran’s Memorial Park. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association’s statewide headquarters at 1-866-3MEMORY (866-363-6679). The Alzheimer’s Association mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Nationally the Walk is presented nationally by Genworth Financial, and nationally sponsored by Creative Memories and Kindred Healthcare.

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