In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.," the host spoke with Amanda Barlow Leitch, West Tennessee Regional Director for Alzheimer’s Tennessee, and Cassie Duggin, of Brookdale Jackson Oaks and serves as a co-chair for the first Walk to Make Alzheimer's a Memory in Jackson Walk. The walk will take place Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Jackson's AMP at the Market, located at 91 New Market Street.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee is hosting regional walks across the state which serve as the signature FUNdraisers to support research initiatives and the families it serves.

One of those walks will be hosted in West Tennessee, in Jackson, Tenn. Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Jackson’s AMP at the Market, 91 New Market Street, Jackson, Tenn.

A portion of walk proceeds are dedicated to the Alzheimer’s Tennessee research fund, currently supporting research locally at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Barlow Leitch spoke about Alzheimer's Tennessee, its mission, what it does, and the upcoming walk. Duggin spoke about why it was important for her to be a part of the event and why she supports Alzheimer's Tennessee.

The mission of Alzheimer's Tennessee is "to serve those facing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, to promote brain health through education, and to champion global research, prevention and treatment efforts.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. provides family support, offers community and professional education, advocates for the needs and rights of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as research for its prevention, cure, and treatment.

Families receive assistance through such programs as the agency’s locally-staffed Helpline, consultations on care for persons with the disease, adult day care in Knox County, more than 42 support groups, help with local resources and referrals, financial assistance, in-service training opportunities for staff at area facilities, advocacy aimed at enhancements in law and policy, an annual research symposium for physicians and healthcare professionals, and educational materials and programs such as caregiver training workshops for families and professionals featuring local specialists and nationally-renowned experts.

Alzheimer's Tennessee is well-known for supporting programs and research through regional Walks across the state."

For more information about the walk or to register, visit https://www.radio731.com/event/alzheimers-tennessee-walk-to-make-alzheimers-a-memory-jackson-tenn-walk/.

For more about Alzheimer's Tennessee, visit www.alztennessee.org.

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In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Rewed Jr.", the host interviews Karetha Taylor, Juanita Taylor and Tina Luster, with Save the Children Haywood County and Brownsville.

The two Taylors and Luster spoke about the non-profit organization, their positions Community Engagement Coordinator (K. Taylor), Early Childhood Coordinator (J. Taylor) and Kindergarten Readiness Coordinator in Haywood County (T. Luster), what the program does, who it helps and how it helps.

The ladies also spoke about how the community can help the organization and upcoming events.

BE sure to tune in to find out about the organization, how children are chosen for the program and where else, outside of Haywood County, the program is available.