Morning Star Staff
Most people have a cup of coffee at some point during the day. On Sept. 15, they can enjoy their beverage and help the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia.
Coffee Break invites businesses, organizations and individuals to be hosts at home, workplace, schools, community centres, care facilities or in a public venue by providing cups of coffee for a donation to the Alzheimer Society.
The money raised in the community stays here to provide support and education services for people with Alzheimer disease and their families, as well as for health care providers.
Demand for services is steadily climbing as the number of Canadians with dementia surges. An estimated 1.3 million Canadians will be affected by 2038.
There are thousands of unpaid caregivers who are also affected as they contribute 231 million hours a year in unpaid care. The risk for dementia doubles every five years after age 65.
While Coffee Break officially kicks off Sept. 15, participants can host their event any time for one month after and can be as simple or elaborate as they want.
For more information on hosting a Coffee Break event, contact 1-800-667-3742 or see www.alzheimerbc.org/Get-involved/Coffee-Break.aspx.
