Three Community Partners Come Together to Make a Difference
Alzheimer Society Peterborough teams up with Trent Centre for Aging & Society and Trent Athletics Centre to host indoor walk for Alzheimer’s in January
On Sunday, January 31, 2016 the Alzheimer Society Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes Northumberland and Haliburton (PKLNH), the Trent Athletics Centre and the Trent Centre for Aging and Society will team up to host the 14th annual indoor Walk for Alzheimer’s.
“This is a natural blending of three very important organizations in our community,” said Dr. Mark Skinner, founding director of the Centre for Aging & Society at Trent. “One of our mandates is to promote community engagement and what better than a walk that draws hundreds of people, held at a facility that encourages living a healthy life style, while supporting an organization that provides care for thousands.”
The walk, which will be held in the gymnasium at the Trent Athletics Centre, opens for registration at noon and opening ceremonies kick-off at 1:00 p.m. Over 30 Trent students have embraced the fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society PKLNH and will be volunteering at the walk.
“As we see dementia increasing in our population, and affecting more and more people of younger ages, the need for the support of our community and of living a healthy lifestyle are becoming more and more important,” explained Susan Dunkley, fund development coordinator, Alzheimer Society PKLNH. “We’re delighted to have this alliance with Trent University.”
All three community partners will have more information available about the walk onsite and in their offices in advance of the event. There will also be displays on all three organizations at the walk to answer any questions about the local organizations.
To register for the walk, call the Alzheimer Society PKLNH office, or register online as an individual or a team at walkforalzheimers.ca
About the Trent Centre for Aging & Society
Drawing on Trent University's reputation in inter-disciplinary excellence, the new Trent Centre for Aging & Society promotes innovative research, education and community engagement on aging and old age that is critically-informed, challenges ageist policies and practices, and is responsive to the issues facing older people and aging communities in Peterborough, across Canada and internationally.
About the Trent Athletics Centre
The Trent Athletics Centre offers something no other community or university centre can – state-of-the-art indoor facilities combined with access to the Otonabee River, diverse nature areas and kilometres of winding trails right at our doorstep. This state-of-the-art facility includes: 12,000 sq. ft. cardio loft and weight room; 28 foot high indoor climbing rock wall; North America’s most advanced indoor rowing tank; on-site Health In Motion therapy clinic offering on-site physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports health services; Aquatics centre with a 25m competitive pool and a SwimEx hydrotherapy pool; two fitness studios; Justin Chiu Stadium; a gymnasium, with basketball, volleyball and badminton courts; two outdoor beach volleyball courts and an international competitive squash court. You can find a variety of exceptional program offerings including day camps; youth development basketball programs; pilates; yoga; Zumba; bootcamp; and personal training – you’re bound to find your favourite activity and get fit along the way. Visit www.trentu.ca/athletics for complete information.
About Alzheimer Society Peterborough
The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton (PKLNH) provides service throughout all four counties including the communities of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes Lindsay, Haliburton, Minden, Cobourg, Port Hope Campbellford, Havelock, and Millbrook. It is estimated that more than 5,000 people in our catchment area have Alzheimer disease and a related dementia. It is estimated that this number will grow to more than 12,000 by year 2025.The Alzheimer Society PKLNH provides supportive services at no charge to families and individuals affected by Alzheimer disease and related dementias, education for caregivers both professional and non-professional, and continues activity for those affected through our Friendly Visiting Program.
For more information, please contact:
Susan Dunkley, fund development coordinator, Alzheimer Society PKLNH, 705-748-5131 x36 or suzi@alzheimerjourney.ca
Dr. Mark Skinner, founding director, Trent Centre for Aging & Society, Trent University, 705-748-1011 x7946 or markskinner@trentu.ca
Julianna Stonehouse, fitness and lifestyle coordinator, Trent Athletic Centre, 705-748-1011 x6138 or juliannastonehouse@trentu.ca