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Comfort Keepers News for Seniors, Caregivers, and Their Families in Northwest Michigan
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The Walk To End Alzheimer’s How serious are we about walking to In the United States, one in three seniors end Alzheimer’s? Very. dies with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Since the first local Walk To End The number of related deaths has nearly Alzheimer’s in 2010, Comfort Keepers doubled in the last 20 years. With new has consistently participated as a top treatments emerging in the fight against fundraising team and served as the local Alzheimer’s and other dementia, now is presenting sponsor every year. In 2024, the time for hope and action. our local walk team was named the This year, we are honored to have Kristop Comfort Keepers team, raising an tina Butler, the founder of Comfort impressive $26,836. AdKeepers, walking with our ditionally, our owner, Russ Traverse City team on OcKnopp, serves as Chairtober 4th. Kristina has man of the Board of the been a trailblazing advoMichigan Chapter of the cate for seniors to live as Alzheimer’s Association. independently as possible in their own homes. “We provide senior home care in counties with a We ask that you walk with notably large and growing population of us or donate to our Comfort Keepers older adults. We see firsthand the im- team of caregivers, staff, friends, and pact of this devastating disease on family. Seriously. Northern Michigan families, and commit significant employee volunteer hours, To take action now, visit alz.org/walk professional support, and resources to or call Mary Maison, Walk Team ending Alzheimer’s while serving famCaptain at (231) 929-9044 ilies,” says Knopp.
211 is the one number you call or text to get answers to life’s many challenges. In northern Michigan, United Way makes it possible. United Way has partnered with local organizations and companies that offer free or discounted social services, providing you with a fast and straightforward way to access the specific help you need, as quickly as possible.
Gentle Reminders for Family Caregivers Stick to a Groove
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Routines are your secret rhythm.
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Text, call, meme-share your fun friends.
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the Little Stuff 3 AHigh-five morning without chaos? Victory! Know Your “Nope.” 4 Boundaries are pro moves, not weaknesses.