What I am doing?
Throughout November, I will be taking part in a few events and programmes to help raise awareness and raise money for the  Alzheimer's Society.

• Taking part in Quit for a Bit, giving up sugar and alcohol for the month.
• Running the St Andrews Day Virtual Half Marathon: Part of the Patron Saints series

Why I'm doing it?
My oldest and best friend is currently struggling with her grandma's Alzheimer's diagnosis. It's horrendous for everyone, knowing that someone that has so massively shaped their life and loved them unconditionally is slowly losing who they are and the memory of those who love them.

To me, this is the least I can do and I'd love it if you could all help me give back a little bit on their behalf. 

Want to join me?
If you'd like to Quit for a Bit or run in the St Andrews series, then click on this page link or click on my let's do this link below: 
https://www.letsdothis.com/r/RACHEL49-AHHBAH 

---More on Alzheimer's---

Who is affected?*
Alzheimer's disease is most common in people over the age of 65.

The risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia increases with age, affecting an estimated 1 in 14 people over the age of 65 and 1 in every 6 people over the age of 80.

But around 1 in every 20 people with Alzheimer's disease are under the age of 65. This is called early- or young-onset Alzheimer's disease.

How Alzheimer's disease is treated*
There's currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but medicines are available that can help relieve some of the symptoms.

Various other types of support are also available to help people with Alzheimer's live as independently as possible, such as making changes to their home environment so it's easier to move around and remember daily tasks.

Psychological treatments such as cognitive stimulation therapy may also be offered to help support memory, problem-solving skills and language ability.

*https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease

Wider implications
Every family member. Every friend. Every person in their life. Alzheimer's doesn't just affect the sufferer. 

To find out more about dementia and Alzheimer's research, have a look at the NHS website noted above and through the Alzheimer's Society link on this page. 

Thank you for sponsoring me!