California Travel Tips
Alzheimer’s Month in November
Published on: October 31, 2013
My friend, Chris, called and told me her mother found scissors in her Alzheimer’s care facility. “Mom” gave herself a haircut, rendering her head mostly bald! As the lucid moments faded, Chris was distraught to watch her mother slip away and lose her mind. How much do you know about Alzheimer’s? I don’t know much but what I’ve read and heard from friends is sobering. Read the 10 warning signs>
ALZHEIMER’S EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA (see alz.org for next year’s “Walk” dates in your area)
- PLAY: Bob Hope’s Birthday, play November 3 – 24, 2013 in Los Angeles. World premiere of Jeri Batzdorff’s sweet and zany “pre-holiday” dramedy about a Grandmother with Alzheimer’s whose caregiver leaves suddenly, bringing reluctant family members together to care for her. A benefit for Alzheimer’s research. Reservations: (818) 202-4120 Tickets: $15, ZombieJoes.com
- CONCERT: Remember The Music, Alzheimer’s Benefit Concert November 3, 2013, supporting Alzheimer’s Disease research. Live music by The Show Ponies, Dustbowl Revival, Brother Sal, Lee Coulter, and optional reserved seating plated dinner, VIP section, and a raffle and silent auction. General Admin tickets for $15, Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. rememberthemusic.org or bettysfoundation.org
- WALKS: Alzheimer’s Walk: Huntington Beach Nov. 2, 2013; Los Angeles; Nov. 3, 2013; Anaheim Nov. 16, 2013
- CELEBRITY EVENT: A Night at Sardi’s celebrity musical revue at Beverly Hilton Hotel March 26, 2014 $500 ticket
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