There are nearly 950 CASA and guardian ad litem programs recruiting and training volunteers to change children's lives for the better. If there is not a program in your area and you are interesting in starting one, learn how to start a CASA program in your area. Volunteer Spotlight.
As you may have read elsewhere, November is National Alzheimerâs Awareness Month. But surely, the public is already well aware of this horrible disease. After all, Alzheimerâs has directly affected approximately 1 in every 2 families and the others must have certainly noted its prominent coverage in the news.
Alzheimerâs in the United States. 1-in-9 Americans over 65 has Alzheimerâs disease. (Alzheimerâs Association) When the first wave of baby boomers reaches age 85 (in 2031), it is projected that more than 3 million people age 85 and older will have Alzheimerâs. (Alzheimerâs Association) One-third of Americans over age 85 are afflicted with the illness.