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Alzheimer's is one of the most
expensive diseases, with a lifetime
cost of care of more than $392,000,
according to the Alzheimer's
Association Disease Facts and
Figures.
Additionally, nearly 7 million
Americans live with the disease
today, and more than 11 million
family members and friends serve as
Alzheimer's caregivers.Since launch-
ing an alliance with the Alzheimer's
Association in 2016, Edward Jones
has committed to contributing $50
million over a 10-year period. This
is the largest ever pledged by a cor-
porate sponsor to the Alzheimer's
Association. The funds will help
enhance access to care and sup-
port programs, expand education
materials for Edward Jones clients
and associates, and advance critical
Alzheimer's research. To learn more
about the Alzheimer's disease, the
work of the Alzheimer's Association
and resources for families living
with Alzheimer's, visit http://www.alz.
org. Between 2016 and year-end
2023, the Edward Jones walk teams

Edward Jones branch teams join the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's

throughout the country have collec-

tively raised more than $45 million as

of December 2023 and engaged more

than 115,000 walkers.

"Supporting the Alzheimer's

Association to find a cure for this

terrible disease is something we are

passionate about at Edward Jones,"

said local Financial Advisor, Sarah

LaFountain. "In our work and our

personal lives, we have witnessed

not only the physical toll this takes

on families but also the financial

drain. That's why we partner with

the Alzheimer's Association, both at

a national level and here in Battle

Creek and the surrounding areas.

"The Calhoun County walk will take

place on Sunday, October 6th at

Squirrel Hollow Golf Course (12111

Helmer Road S). Check-in begins at

9:00AM and the Walk begins at 10

a.m.

“We'd love for folks to pre-reg-

ister online,” said financial advi-

sor, Sarah LaFountai, “at https://

act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2024/

MI-MichiganGreatLakes?pg=entry&fr_

id=17698. However they can register

day of onsite.”

Fundraising can be at an individual

level or team.
“The website pro-

vides easy ways to do either,” said

LaFountain.

Walkers can also contact the Walk

Director, Katey Carrier, at 214-425-

9797 or [email protected] with any

additional fundraising questions.

“The walk is roughly one mile in

length and we'll be getting our steps

in at the beautiful Squirrel Hollow

Golf Course,” said LaFountain.

“Other attractions will include a

promise garden, pet table, local ven-

dor/sponsors, food/drinks, music and

Russell from the BC Battle Jacks will

be making a guest appearance to wel-

come our walkers.”

As Michiganders move into the

fall season, the Calhoun County

Public Health Department (CCPHD)

is offering immunizations to pro-

tect against three serious viruses

that pose a risk to health this time

of year: influenza, COVID-19 and

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

The CCPHD began offering

appointments Sept. 23 for COVID-

19 and flu vaccines, according to

Calhoun Health Dept. offering flu, COVID and RSV shots

spokesperson Victor Jovanovich.

The flu vaccine is recommended

for everyone aged 6 months and

older.

This vaccine helps protect against

the most common strains of the

influenza virus expected this season.

The COVID-19: Everyone 6

months and older is recommended to

receive an updated 2024-25.

RSV Immunization: For infants up

to 8 months and for some children

aged 8-19 months at higher risk for

severe RSV disease entering their

second RSV season is available start-

ing Oct. 1.

People should check with the

health department to determine eli-

gibility.

CCPHD encourages residents to

talk with their doctor about getting

an RSV vaccine if they are in their

32nd-36th week of pregnancy or

aged 60 years or older.

“With flu season upon us and

COVID-19 and RSV expected to

increase, the best way to protect

yourself and those you care about

from school/work absences, severe

disease, hospitalization and death

is to get immunized. The CCPHD

has immunizations available at its

offices in Albion (115 Market Place)

and Battle Creek (190 E. Michigan

Ave.),” said Jovanovich.

To schedule an appointment, call

969-6363 or visit http://www.calhouncoun-

tymi.gov/publichealth.

Kellogg Community College

invites kids and their families to an

evening of free trick-or-treating and

Halloween fun during KCC’s seventh

annual Bruin Boo in October.

Bruin Boo is a family-friendly, free

event for kids of all ages, which will

be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday,

Oct. 24, rain or shine, on KCC’s

campus at 450 North Ave. in Battle

Creek.

According to a KCC press release,

during the event, KCC students and

employees will be dressed in their

Halloween best to hand out candy to

trick-or-treaters at more than 30 sta-

tions offering candy and other give-

aways in the halls at the college.

Other activities will include

Halloween games; a look at the

ambulance used to train KCC’s

Emergency Medical Services stu-

dents; Halloween-themed coloring

pages; face painting; and more.

Organizations that would like to

sponsor the event should visit kel-

logg.edu/bruinboo no later than 5

p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, to register.

Bruin Boo sponsors can also sign

up by contacting the KCC

Foundation at 965-4161

or [email protected].

All sponsors hosting a

table must provide their

own candy and must stay

until the end of the event.

Sponsors should plan

for approximately 1,500

people.

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