As many 亚洲天堂 Lake families know, dementia doesn鈥檛 just affect the person diagnosed.

Caregivers, family members and friends are also impacted, and caregiving is often required 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. It's a hugely challenging responsibility - and one that requires a variety of support.

So it's fitting that 亚洲天堂 Lake caregivers are among the honourees for the Investors Group's virtual walk for Alzheimer鈥檚. The innovative fundraising event for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. allows residents to get involved online.

All they have to do is visit www.walkforalzheimers.ca and sign up for a virtual walk. Residents can then take a stroll with family and friends on Sunday, May 1 and collect pledges, or make a donation to the campaign. Residents can also participate in person at walks in Prince George and Smithers. Details are on the website.

The virtual walk is province-wide, and uses the theme "make memories matter."

"Memories make us who we are," says Daphne Tsai, Society's Special Events Officer. "When you walk, you honour those who have passed and support our work to help provide help and hope for those living with the disease today."

Funds raised support programs and services in the community that improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and for their families and support other activities such as education and public awareness.

Residents who are interested in starting a walk in the community next year can contact Daphne Tsai at dtsai@alzheimerbc.org for more information.

Walk for Alzheimer鈥檚 is Canada鈥檚 biggest fundraiser for Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and other dementias. For more information, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.