The Forget Me Not Club works to raise awareness about the growing population of old people. Today, our world has the biggest elderly population ever seen because of new technologies and medicines. However, as someone ages, health issues become more common.

Due to this, many younger people tend to think of older people as pointless, burdensome, and simply too much trouble to take care of. The Forget Me Not Club not only wants to destroy this preconceived notion but also help fund a solution to common elderly diseases. “Let’s not forget to fight for those who can’t remember,” said junior Nick Johnston, president of the club.

Some of the most notorious illnesses found in elderly generations are Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.  Dementia is a general term for decline in mental ability that eventually hinders daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia that causes memory loss, problems with thinking, and changes in behavior.

There aren’t any known cures to diseases such as Dementia or Alzheimer’s, however music therapy has shown potential for healing. “Music evokes emotion, and emotion can bring with it memory… it brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can,” said Neurologist Oliver Sacks. The Forget Me Not Club is helping the community by collecting used iPods and headphones to donate to local resting homes.

Any new members are open to join the club throughout the year, but those who don’t want to fully participate can still help the elderly. People can donate old or used headphones and iPods to the club.  People can also purchase rose grams during fundraisers. Any student musicians and actors are welcome to perform at local resting homes through the Forget Me Not Club.

Some important upcoming events that support the Alzheimer’s Association are in October at the Oceanside Pier and Balboa Park.  Both of these fundraisers are festival walks that raise money to fund research for Alzheimer’s disease.

If interested in joining the club, please email Nick Johnston: nicholas2johnston@gmail.com or text him (760) 828-0672.