Photographs by John Sykes Jr.
Stephenie Cooke (right) holds a picture of herself and her grandmother. Her grandmother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease helped spark the idea of Amp Out Alz. With the help of her friend David Rainwater, the fundraiser has become an annual event.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Stephenie Cooke's grandma, Virginia Sue Steinbeck of West Helena -- "Ninny," her family called her -- was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease when she was in her mid-80s. At that time, Cooke says, there were no support groups for families who wanted to take care of their loved ones with Alzheimer's at home in the Delta.
David Rainwater (front) and his band, Roxx, provide the entertainment for Amp Out Alz, 7 p.m. April 9 at The Rev Room, a fund... + Enlarge
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