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PHOTOS: Castlegar care home hosts Alzheimer's awareness walk

Castleview Care Centre hosted an Alzheimer's Awareness Walk on June 21. \About 80 participants

Castleview Care Centre hosted an Alzheimer's awareness walk on June 21.

About 80 participants including residents, family, friends and staff participated in the event which included a short walk, speeches from elected officials, musical entertainment and a BBQ.

The theme was "Remember for those who can't" and several people talked about how their lives have been touched by the disease. 

"Our vision, ultimately, is of a society without dementia," said Danielle Bywater, representative from the Alzheimer Society of BC. "Until that day, we will settle for a dementia-friendly community, and that is what you are all doing here. A place ... where we can support one another to live as well as possible, as long as possible."

The majority of participants wore purple shirts and a $300 cheque from the proceeds of the shirt sales was presented to the Alzheimer Society.



Betsy Kline

About the Author: Betsy Kline

After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position.
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