Alzheimer’s

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This Saturday, October 26 mark your calendar for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The 2 mile walk takes place at Segra Park. Registration opens at 9am, with the walk beginning at 10am.  It is free to register. Here’s information from the organizers, if you’d like to lace up your shoes for the cause: Walk to End…

Cross-state “Ride to Remember” departs Friday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Some 350 cyclists will take to the back roads of South Carolina Friday, as they complete a three-day, 252 mile trek across the state to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Grace Joyal talked to Taylor Wilson, Alzheimer’s Association of S.C. communications director, and two-time rider, David Guirl, about the race and how you can…

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Alzheimer’s Disease

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Mother’s Day can be an emotional day for people whose mothers are no longer living, but it can be especially trying for children whose mothers suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. The Alzheimer’s Association of S.C. reports that women are disproportionately affected by the disease – nearly two-thirds of the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. The…

Remembering Brain Health this New Year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – At any age, healthy habits can help improve the health of your body –including your brain. The Alzheimer’s Association® recommends that people of all ages include “Brain Health” in their New Year’s resolutions, with a specific focus on  four areas that may reduce the risk of cognitive decline: Cognitive activity. Physical health and exercise. Diet and…