Walk to End Alzheimer’s is World’s Largest Event Dedicated
to Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research
(KATY)– The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Katy and West Houston area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on September 25, 2021 at La Centerra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494
This year’s Walk resumes in person and the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers remain the top priorities. All in-person events will implement safety protocols including physical distancing, contactless registration, hand-sanitizing stations and more. Masks are welcome and will be available on-site. The Association will continue to closely monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local guidelines to ensure Walk events adhere to recommendations and are safe for attendees. Per CDC guidelines around crowded outdoor settings, we ask that all Walk attendees be vaccinated against COVID or wear a mask when in an overcrowded area. For those who prefer it, a Walk from Home option will offer Walk-day experiences through the website and mobile app.
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
More than 400,000 Texans are living with the disease and well over one million usually unpaid caregivers.
The 2021 Walk offers a great opportunity for media to follow Alzheimer’s storylines and the disease’s impact on Katy and West Houston area residents.
- The personal impact of Alzheimer’s on local families
- The additional challenges for Alzheimer’s caregivers during the pandemic
- Personal reasons/motivations for participating in Walk
Local experts from the Association can also address the following:
- State-specific Alzheimer’s statistics and disease impact on Texas families
- How the Association is supporting families and delivering services during the pandemic
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To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit: alz.org/walk.
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
