Page 51 - June 2021 Issue.indd

forward to going after attending, joining in activities, meeting
people, and forming relationships.
Our
Our
Our
One thing we have learned throughout the pandemic is the
Community
Community
importance of a healthy lifestyle. This is a reminder from Community
NEEDS
NEEDS
the Alzheimer’s Association that June is Alzheimer’s & Brain NEEDS
Awareness Month — an opportunity for you to join the
OU!
Y
YOU!
Alzheimer’s Association® in a conversation about the brain, YOU!
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Everyone who has a
brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s, the only leading cause
of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. YMCA CAROLINE MENTORING PROJECT
Worldwide, there are an estimated 47 million people living
with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and without a change, Do you want a free MEMBERSHIP? Do you want to
these numbers are expected to grow to 76 million by 2030. make a difference in our Community? Do you wish to
But everyone can help to end this epidemic, especially you. impact the lives of our youth in a positive way? This is
During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s your opportunity to change a life forever! Caroline
Association asks people around the world to go purple and use Mentoring Project is looking for Mentors now!
their brains to fight this devastating disease.

• Training and support for mentors is provided.
ABOUT THE LONGEST DAY • Monthly outgoings are planned for the program.

The Longest Day is the day with the most light, the summer • Each mentor receives full membership from the
solstice. On June 20, thousands of participants from across YMCA of Chesapeake during the months of the
the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s program (Sept-Aug).

through an activity of their choice. Together, they use their • Connection to community resources to help in the
creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, relationship between mentor and mentee.
support and research eff orts of the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information contact Angel Perez, Program
Sunday, June 20, is the longest day of the year this year. You Coordinator at 410-479-3060 or
can show your support by wearing purple on that day. Visit carolineymcamentoring@ymcachesapeake.org.
the Alzheimer’s Association website for more information and
ideas about how to show your support and also find out more

CAROLINE COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
information on brain health and dementia.
A Branch of the
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health crisis in YMCA of the Chesapeake

Maryland. Without an effective treatment or cure, the impact of 46 Denton Plaza
Alzheimer’s will continue to rise and the numbers in Maryland Denton, MD 21629
are escalating. 410.479.3060
www.ymcachesapeake.org
According to the most recent data:
• 110,000 people aged 65 and older are Federalsburg Senior Center
living with Alzheimer’s in Maryland.

The seniors are glad to be back among each other. During the
• 8.5% of people aged 45 and older have
subjective cognitive decline. month of June the Senior Center will be celebrating National
Safety Month. The summer is slowly approaching. We will

• 238,000 family caregivers bear the burden
have a presentation from Priority Partners about Summer
of the disease in Maryland.
Safety. Everybody loves the fresh air and warm weather.
• 364 million hours of unpaid care are Also, the month of June is Brain Awareness Month. We have
provided by Alzheimer’s caregivers. many games and puzzles to exercise the brain. Tyrell will be
scheduled to pump blood up to the brain by giving the seniors
• $6.6 billion is the value of the unpaid care.
one of his workout exercise programs as well as teaching about
• $1.2 billion is the cost of Alzheimer’s healthy coaching.
to the state Medicaid program.
Slowly we are getting back to the swing of things. Remember
Visit the Alzheimer’s Association website for more information to always wear your mask, stay six feet apart, and frequently
on dementia and brain health. wash your hands.
Federalsburg is in need of a volunteer. Please call 410-754-
9754 if you can help. We are open on Tuesday and Th ursdays
from 9-3.

51