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The float will have a bell on it that will ring every 70 seconds to bring attention to someone being develops Alzheimer's.
They have also made a website in which you can submit your pictures, and stories. Heck even check out the website just to look at neat designs they made from all the photo submitted!
The float, titled "The Boomer Express," is sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association and Pfizer. It's the final piece of their "It's Time to Face Alzheimer's" initiative designed to encourage all Americans to join the fight against the disease.
This message is now more crucial than ever for the 10 million at-risk baby boomers in the country -- with the oldest members of the group turning 65 in 2011. By 2030, the number of seniors with Alzheimer's is estimated to grow by 2.5 million. Along with that growth comes a critical need for caregivers such as Miranda who have the skill and compassion to care for individuals with this disease.
When the first wave of baby boomers begins to turn 65 next year, the numbers of people affected will only continue to escalate. I pray that brings the awareness to others, and it helps research on how to top dementia or Alzheimer.
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