The members of Delta Sigma Theta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter have taken the lead in the fight against Alzheimer's by holding a Community Forum on Thursday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the old Zion Hill Baptist Church, 815 Lynhurst Dr.SW Atlanta.
The chapter will also form a large team and raise funds for the Walk To End Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 8 at Atlantic Station to bring awareness to the fact that Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and that according to the Alzheimer's Association as many as 5.4 million American are Living With Alzheimer's. More than 10.5 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk of developing this fatal disease. Alzheimer's has no current cure but treatment for symptoms are available and research continues.
While researchers don't know exactly what causes Alzheimer's disease they have identified factors that signal a greater risk, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of exercise and diabetes.
Founded in 1913 on the campus of Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a non-profit organization with more than 300,000 members providing established programs in communities around the world. The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter has been working in the community since 1924 establishing the
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy and G.E.M.S for pre teen and teen girls, building a habitat for humanity home, holding an annual health walk and fair, providing census 2010 and voter registration services, holding an annual business fair and annually providing scholarships for high school girls to attend colleges and universities.
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For more information on the Delta Sigma Theta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Walk To End Alzheimer Community Forum and Walk Team visit their website at wwwatlantaalumnaedst.org or call 404 344-8280.