Every fall, the banks of the Saginaw River turn into an inspiring sea of purple. On October 10, 2026, the Great Lakes Bay community will unite once again at Wenona Park in Bay City, Michigan, for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's.
For the dedicated clinical team at Americans Home Health & Hospice Care, this event is deeply personal. Serving families throughout Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, and surrounding Mid-Michigan communities, our nurses, therapists, and aides work side-by-side with individuals navigating Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias every single day.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 event, the significance of the Promise Garden ceremony, and how local home care support makes all the difference for Michigan caregivers.
Event Details at a Glance
Event: Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's – Bay City
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: Wenona Park, 101 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
Route: Scenic walking path along the Saginaw Riverfront
Who Can Join: Walkers of all ages, families, caregivers, and well-behaved leashed pets
Wenona Park offers an accessible, open setting right in downtown Bay City. Whether you walk the full route or gather near the amphitheater to cheer on participants, your presence helps raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s Association research and free local caregiver support groups across Mid-Michigan.
The Promise Garden: A Symbol of Community Hope
A central moment of the morning is the poignant Promise Garden ceremony. Participants carry color-coded flower pinwheels that reflect their personal journey with dementia:
Blue: Someone currently living with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
Yellow: An active caregiver for a family member or patient.
Purple: Walking in loving memory of someone lost to the disease.
Orange: An advocate supporting the vision of a world without Alzheimer's.
Our team from Americans Home Health & Hospice Care proudly raises yellow and purple flowers. We hold yellow high for the devoted family caregivers balancing sleepless nights and daily medication routines, and purple to remember the cherished patients we have had the honor of guiding through palliative and hospice journeys.
Navigating Alzheimer’s: The Value of In-Home Health and Hospice Support
Alzheimer's is a progressive journey that impacts the entire family unit. As the condition evolves, having professional, compassionate clinical assistance at home prevents caregiver burnout and reduces emergency hospital visits.
1. In-Home Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
In early to middle stages, maintaining physical mobility, cognitive safety, and routine is essential. In-home physical, speech, and occupational therapies help patients retain daily function while keeping living spaces safe from fall hazards.
2. Respite & Personal Care for Caregivers
Caring for a parent or spouse with memory loss is physically demanding. Routine home health visits provide family caregivers with needed relief, education on behavioral changes, and specialized support.
3. Compassionate Hospice Care in Late-Stage Dementia
When curative treatments no longer apply and comfort is the top priority, specialized in-home hospice care surrounds the patient and family with holistic care. This includes specialized pain and symptom relief, emotional and spiritual counseling, and 24/7 on-call nursing support—ensuring dignity in familiar, loving surroundings.
Need guidance on home healthcare or hospice servicesin Mid-Michigan?
Call Americans Home Health & Hospice Care at (989) 791-7951 to discuss personalized care options and Medicare-covered services across Bay, Saginaw, and Midland counties.
