THOUSANDS of Limerick walkers will gather to mark World Alzheimer’s Day and to remember loved ones no longer with us.
The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, supported by Aviva, takes place on Sunday September 21, bringing families, friends, and local communities together for the good cause.
Now in its sixth year, the event will be held in Mungret Park from 11am, led by local champion Seรกn Donal O’Shea.
“People around the world will come together in support of those living with dementia and their loved ones and here in Limerick we will walk together. The Memory Walk is a chance to share memories and create new ones together and is such a lovely event for everyone who attends,” he said.
Anybody interested in taking part in this year’s Memory Walk can register online at memorywalk.ie.
There are 64,000 people living with dementia in Ireland, and the number of people with the condition is expected to double in the next 25 years to over 150,000.
There are 11,000 new cases of dementia in Ireland each year – at least 30 people a day, with people as young as their 30s receiving a diagnosis.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is Ireland’s leading dementia-specific service provider and champions the rights of people living with dementia and their communities to quality support and services.
The ASI operates the Alzheimer National Helpline Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm on 1800 341 341.
People can also email the ASI at [email protected] or via live chat at alzheimer.ie.
