TULSA, Okla. – More than 70,000 Oklahomans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, while hundreds of thousands more are affected as caregivers, family members and loved ones.
The Tulsa community will come together Sept. 19 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, an event that raises money for research, education and support services.
Dr. Laura Garrett, an Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association community educator, joined News on 6 at 8 a.m. to discuss the impact of the disease, ongoing research and what families can expect at this year’s walk.
Key Takeaways
- When: Saturday, Sept. 19
- Where: Dream Keepers Park in Tulsa
- Activities start: 7:30 a.m.
- Ceremony: 9 a.m.
- Walk: Immediately after the ceremony
- Oklahoma fundraising goal: $1.2 million
- What the money supports: Alzheimer’s research, community education and family support
- What to expect: Family-friendly activities, characters, health care and community resource booths, and the signature Alzheimer’s pinwheels
- Who can participate: Families, children and dogs are welcome
- Sign-up: People can still register to participate, and sponsorship opportunities are available here.
Alzheimer’s affects more women than men
About three-quarters of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease are women, Garrett said…