Several dozen people took part in the 17th Dr Achille Juneau Walk for Alzheimer's in Rouyn-Noranda.
Several dozen people took part in the 17th Dr Achille Juneau Walk for Alzheimer's x27;Alzheimer in Rouyn-Noranda, Amos and Ville-Marie.
The objective is to raise awareness of neurocognitive disorders, mobilize people around this cause and raise money to support Alzheimer Society services.
In Rouyn-Noranda, the organization assists more than 400 members, a number set to increase according to the director of the Alzheimer Society Rouyn-Noranda Guillaume Parent.
Unfortunately, we know that cases are likely to double by 2040. We are already overworked. We follow more than 430 caregivers, as well as people with neurocognitive disorders. We have a great team, a team that is very motivated, but we need resources to be able to offer psychosocial support, offer training workshops, support groups, but also respite stimulation, now we offer it in groups and at home, mentions Guillaume Parent just before the start of the march at Place de la Citoyenneté et de la Coopération in Rouyn-Noranda.
He adds that the money collected during of the event will make it possible to maintain and increase services to members.
Director of the Alzheimer Society Rouyn-Noranda Guillaume Parent and President of the Alzheimer Society Abitibi-Témiscamingue Marc Juneau.
The president of the Société Alzheimer Abitibi-Témiscamingue, assures that the sums raised during the event will be used for the needs of the people of the region.
Moreover, the company offers several services to people with cognitive impairment and their loved ones throughout the region, says Marc Juneau.
“A person affected often is the family that is impacted. The goal of the Society is to keep the person as long as possible in their environment. »
— Marc Juneau
Marc Juneau points out that the organization offers several services to the population. We offer training for those affected, for caregivers so that they can keep the person as long as possible [in their environment] and understand how to interact with the person and the paths of the disease over time. . We also provide support services that we have developed with the help of the government, to show up at home, provide home support to people who are tired, caregivers [… ] and give them a break, insists the president.
