Alzheimer's Walk a Great Success

We are happy to report that the Alzheimer's Walks in both Walpole and Cambridge were both a huge success.  At both we met and spoke with many great people, and for the Walpole walk the Long Term Solutions team raised $2,535.  We want to spend out a special thanks to all the employees, friends, family, and canines who walked, donated, planned, and made the event possible.  The money will go to a great cause and the effort to end Alzheimer's took one collective step forward.

LTS Honored by Inc. 500/5000

For the second straight year, LTS was honored by Inc. Magazine 500/5000 for being one of the 5,000 fastest growing businesses in the United States.  This weekend, Sandra King and I traveled down to Washington D.C. to receive the award.  Here is a picture of me at the award ceremony!  Thank you to Inc. Magazine, and thank you to all of our LTS employees for helping us achieve this great honor!

The Beauty of Aging

On this blog, we have spoken about American culture and its near obsession with youth and staying young.  The effect of this phenomenon is that people have lost an appreciation for old age and the process of aging.  At LTS, we believe that aging should be celebrated.  This preview of a forthcoming documentary follows several women over the age of 80 and shows them discussing their lives and how they still enjoy every day.  It is highly inspirational and I recommend that you should give it a watch.

Alzheimer's Action Day

As part of World Alzheimer's Month, tomorrow, September 21st, is Alzheimer's Action Day.  To raise awareness for Alzheimer's and show solidarity for those afflicted with it, wear purple, make your Facebook page purple, or simply talk to someone else and start a dialogue about the disease.  To find out more, visit http://www.alz.org/wam/wam.asp#boxTwo

Long Term Solutions Walks to End Alzheimer's

This weekend, Long Term Solutions will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Walpole on Saturday and in Cambridge on Sunday. Every day at Long Term Solutions we work with people who have seen and experienced the harsh effects of Alzheimer's Disease, and we are walking to raise money to aid the research that will one day lead to a cure.  As of now, we have raised over $2,000 and have 20 walkers on our team. If you wish to make a donation, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/6e33v7r  The days of the walks, we will be sponsoring a booth and we hope you can come by to say hi, chat about our company, or learn more about Alzheimer's. 

LTS on the Radio!

LTS COO Anne Harrington, VP of Sales and Marketing Sandra King, and I sat down with the hosts of the Mind Your Own Business radio show to discuss several things LTS, including how we founded the company, what we do, and our product WeCare+ dedicated to helping caregivers support their loved ones.  Have a listen, and keep in mind that we're not used to radio interviews!  http://myobtheradioshow.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=285&Itemid=100140

Living with Alzheimer's Without a Diagnosis

A new study recently found that of the 36 million people in the world who suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia, 28 million are living without a diagnosis.  Alzheimer's is a terrible disease, but it is one that can be detected in its early stages.  Like many diseases, when it is found at an early stage, doctors can prescribe medications and treatments that delay the memory loss and other harmful effects that accompany Alzheimer's.  So, no matter what your age, remember to see your doctor regularly and request a dementia or Alzheimer's screening.