Brain Pacemaker

http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/mediaroom/releases/Pages/Ohio-State-Implants-First-Brain-Pacemaker-To-Treat-Alzheimer's.aspx

Read the above article about a new technique that is giving hope to patients with early onset Alzheimer's disease. Feet of Memory, Inc. in 2014 plans to donate proceeds from our endurance walks and performances and programs to the Wexner Medical Center for of its research on Alzheimer's. Kudos to these research doctors and staff!


Feet of Memory had to revise our major walk from Florida to Maine due to some unknown challenges, however, several other walks are taking the place of the big one....The Longest Day plans are being made in the Richmond VA area. A walk from Pittsburgh to DC is being planned as well as a Walk in the Carolinas. Details will be posted here and on www.feetofmemory.com when they are available.

Geoffrey is making a video of his original play, Tenacity and scenes will be posted on Youtube.

Speaker's Bureau

SPEAKER'S BUREAU

Speaker's bureau presenters, Rose Darling and Geoffrey Darling, co-executive directors of Feet of Memory offer several presentations to groups and organizations.

These presentations are:
"Tenacity" a 40 minute solo theatre play about a care-giver and

his long-term patient. Q & A follow. Presented by Geoffrey Darling.

"Lessons in a Lunchbox" a non-denominational, faith-based program designed to encourage interaction and trigger memories of traditional hymns, Bible stories and prayers. An old-fashioned domed-lid lunchbox holds illustrative items for the program that serve as focal points for memories and discussion. 30 (approx) minutes for the program. Presented by Rose Darling

(This program was presented at Alzheimer's Association Conferences in Northeast Ohio, Tri-State Conference in Coventry, KY, and POAMN Conference Daytona Beach. It has reached residents of adult day services and retirement communities in Ohio, Florida, England and New Zealand.)

"MindMarvels" teaches memory-enhancing skills in a fun, interactive way. Using brain teasers, optical illusions, name-memorization techniques and gives participants easy tips on memorizing poetry and even scripts. Presented by Rose and Geoffrey Darling. This program may be adapted in length to suit your organization's needs.)

Feet of Memory speakers bureau presentations are available in the Northeast Ohio area for a donation, or 'pass-the-hat'. For presentations outside this area, please contact Rose or Geoffrey via email at feetmemory@yahoo.com.

Feet of Memory Inc exists to help bring an end to Alzheimer's disease -a dreadful life-and memory-stealing disease - by raising funds and awareness through endurance walks and theatrical/speaking engagements.

Couch Potato's Unite!

"Another OperaTOONity" is on the drawing boards for merrie fun and music. Watch for dates and info on www.feetofmemory.com.

Our Events Committee met March 4, and you can begin NOW to get in shape for our COUCH POTATO TRIATHLON on Saturday, May 18 at Jackson North Park on Fulton Road across from Jackson HS Massillon, Ohio.

Get ready for the Wastebasket Toss - The TV Commercial Junk Food Race - and the TV/Movies Trivia contest. Prizes for first, second and third places will be awarded - plus a special last place prize!
Fee to participate is just $8.00 in advance or $10 day of the event.

An up-to-two-mile walk ends the festivities as participants gather sponsorships for their participation...lets' say if you walk 1.2 miles, one  sponsor may give $1.25, another might give $5.50 and another $10.  The person with the most sponsors wins a prize and the person with the most money from sponsors also wins a prize.

Hot dogs, chips, cold beverages and a bake sale are also available.
Don't wait to get your Wastebasket Toss style ready to win....and help Feet of Memory raise funds and awareness to help bring an end to the dreadful, life-and-memory-stealing Alzheimer's disease.