Author of the article: Chris Abbott
Publishing date: Feb 01, 2021 • February 1, 2021 • 2 minute read • George Papadakos, with his son Zan, completes the final kilometres of his Marathons for Memories on Sunday, Jan. 31. In total, Papadakos ran 15 marthons in 31 days and raised more than $36,000 for the Alzheimer Society of Oxford. (Chris Abbott/Norfolk and Tillsonburg News) jpg, TN
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George Papadakos, with his son Zan running alongside, crossed the final finish line in his Marathons for Memories Sunday afternoon at 12:54 p.m.
The Tillsonburg triathlete, iron man, and now one of Canada’s most prolific runners – at least in January 2021 – can now take some time off from running. It might be a week, maybe even two, before he starts road training again. And it won’t be a marathon a day.
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The Alzheimer Society is encouraging anyone concerned about the disease to just reach out.
Don’t be worried about contacting the Alzheimer Society, said Shelley Green, executive director of its Oxford branch.
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“That is exactly why we are here – to support people,” said Green, “and we’re supporting people from before diagnosis until after death. Do not hesitate … make that phone call.
Reaching out can be stressful, she acknowledged, and sometimes difficult.
“What we want people to know, first of all, is that our services are completely confidential. Our staff are very professional, and they are very sensitive.”
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Here are 10 warnings signs for Alzheimerâs disease. Contact Alzheimer Society of Oxford (519-421-2466 or toll free at 1-877-594-2368) for more information or visit www.alzheimer.ca online.
Memory loss that affects day-to-day abilities. Forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information.
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Difficulty performing familiar tasks. Forgetting how to do something youâve been doing your whole life, such as preparing a meal or getting dressed.
Problems with language. Forgetting words or substituting words that donât fit the context.
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Here are 10 warnings signs for Alzheimerâs disease. Contact Alzheimer Society of Oxford (519-421-2466 or toll free at 1-877-594-2368) for more information or visit www.alzheimer.ca online.
Memory loss that affects day-to-day abilities. Forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information.
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Difficulty performing familiar tasks. Forgetting how to do something youâve been doing your whole life, such as preparing a meal or getting dressed.
Problems with language. Forgetting words or substituting words that donât fit the context.
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Here are 10 warnings signs for Alzheimerâs disease. Contact Alzheimer Society of Oxford (519-421-2466 or toll free at 1-877-594-2368) for more information or visit www.alzheimer.ca online.
Memory loss that affects day-to-day abilities. Forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser. Know the 10 warning signs of Alzheimerâs disease Back to video
Difficulty performing familiar tasks. Forgetting how to do something youâve been doing your whole life, such as preparing a meal or getting dressed.
Problems with language. Forgetting words or substituting words that donât fit the context.