It's sad but true, I have two very important people that have passed with Alzheimer's. Eileen O'Brien my sweet mom-in-law passed away on July 18th, 2013 & My mama Gloria Daugherty, who we lovingly call Glo passed September 4th, 2019. It was heart wrenching to see this disease steal their precious memories. I miss them both every day and it simply breaks my heart to see these two, who were once was a very independent, funny, smart women, struggling to even do what one might consider a simple task. That is why I WANT and NEED to make a difference. I'm walking to help reclaim the future for millions. By participating in the 2023 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, I'm committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, care and support.
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing — and growing fast. More than 6 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's.
- An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's in 2023. Seventy-three percent are age 75 or older.
- Over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia. These caregivers provided more than 18 billion hours valued at nearly $340 BILLION
- 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia
- It kills more than breast cancer & prostate cancer combined
- The lifetime risk for Alzheimer's at age 45 is 1 in 5 for women and 1 in 10 for men
- Between 2000 and 2019, deaths from heart disease has decreased by 7.3% while deaths from Alzheimer's have increased 145%
- In 2023, Alzheimer's and other dementias will cost the nation $345 billion. By 2050 these costs could rise to $1 trillion
- While only 4 in 10 Americans talk to their doctor right away when experiencing early memory or cognitive loss, 7 in 10 would want to know early if they have Alzheimer's disease if it could allow for earlier treatment
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 disease starts here with ME and YOU.
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2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Des Moines, IA
Saturday, September 28, 2024
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