After decades of battling against Alzheimer's,
my sweet Grandma Jolly is at peace.
But we must keep fighting in her honor.
Her battle inspired me to help raise funds and awareness so that we can reach our goal of a world without Alzheimer's.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Her strength continues to make a difference.
I can't quite bring myself to update her story into the past tense yet...
My Grandma, Joyce Jelliffe, affectionately known as Grandma Jolly, has suffered from Alzheimer's disease for far too long. This wonderful woman was a nurse, raised 4 magnificent children and traveled the world, but Alzheimer's has stolen much of that from her. I would love to hear my Grandma tell me stories of the magnificent life she led, but she hasn't spoken in years and does not remember her own adventures. I wish I could cook her favorite recipes with her, but she can barely feed herself.
It's hard to write this. To write about my Grandma becoming a shell of her former self. It's hard to think about the fact that we now buy her gifts in the baby section because bright-colored singing stuffed animals are what now amuse her once brilliant mind. It's hard to think that she watched her own mother succumb to this same fate.
Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging and this is not the way Grandma Jolly should be living out her golden years. I am determined to fight on behalf of Grandma Jolly and the future. And I need your help.
Please join my team or make a donation today to help raise the funds needed to find a cure for this horrendous disease. The end of Alzheimer's starts with all of us choosing to make a difference. Please take action today!
Currently, more than 5 million Americans, including my Grandma Jolly, have Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. If that happens it would bankrupt our healthcare system. Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease.
I need your support to do my part! Please make a donation to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into prevention, treatments and a cure for Alzheimer's. For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide.
Thank you for joining our movement! The end of Alzheimer's starts here.
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