According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in three seniors is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, and more than five million people have been diagnosed as well. These numbers are expected to rise, and it is estimated that by 2050, someone in the United States will develop the disease every 33 seconds.

On September 24, Presbyterian Village North, a premier retirement community, hosted a Memory Walk and tailgate party to raise awareness for the growing number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. They hope that by walking, they shined light on the prevalence of the disease and the need for people to donate funds to find a cure for this heartbreaking illness. Together, residents, team members, families and friends walked a half mile in support of their loved ones, then returned to the gazebo for a tailgate party.

In addition, on Saturday, October 1, Presbyterian Village North had a team representing the senior living community participate in the 2016 Greater Dallas Walk to End Alzheimer's. There were more than 3,000 people in attendance.