Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place Saturday at Soldier Field

The Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place Saturday at Soldier Field.

October is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Chicago is Saturday at Soldier Field.

Delia Jervier, from the Alzheimer's Association, joined ABC7 Chicago Monday to talk more about it and recent medical advances in treating the disease.A new drug has the potential to slow the progression of the heartbreaking illness. Lecanemab could give people more time to live independent lives and participate in regular activities.

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