Record Staff – January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and the Estrie Alzheimer Society is marking the occasion by taking part in a massive Canada-wide campaign featuring people affected by the disease. In addition, following last year’s success, the organization will present the 2nd edition of its symposium for health care staff. There is no doubt that Alzheimer’s is a difficult disease; however, it is only one aspect of a person’s life. After being diagnosed with a neurocognitive disease, life goes on. That’s the premise of the Alzheimer Society’s national campaign: Yes. I live with Alzheimer’s. Let me help you understand, the goal of which is to put an end to stigma and change attitudes surrounding cognitive diseases.
Danielle Sharpe is the Estrie ambassador of the campaign. Diagnosed at age 61 with Alzheimer’s, Sharpe hasn’t given up; and tackles life despite everything. “I am a laughing and dynamic person. I practice several activities, I lead an active social life and I always have a lot of fun in life,’ she said. See full story in the Tuesday, Jan. 8 edition of The Record.
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
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