My mother, Betsey Beach, has been suffering from Alzheimer's for 9 years. It has been a series of declines and plateaus, each arriving without notice, if you will. No "heads up". This makes for a feeling of unease before entering her Memory Care residence each time we go for a visit. She hasn't known my name for a while now but I can tell that she knows that I am someone she loves. Silver linings. What is fascinating is that she can sing all of the lyrics to many songs and seems happiest and most at ease when music is playing. Alzheimer's is certainly a puzzle. Another silver lining is that she has declined to the point where she is generally peaceful now instead of being in a state of painful awareness that something is terribly wrong with her brain and memory. Fortunately she is an a residence where the most wonderful staff so comfortably & skillfully take care of my mom and others in her condition. The feelings of comfort, relief & appreciation are immeasurable. More silver linings.
Let's work to make more advancements into a world without Alzheimers so we don't have to rely on silver linings to navigate this devastating disease. Let's get to a place where we have more options for prevention, medication and care. In 2023, the Alzheimer's Association invested a record-breaking $100 million in research initiatives, including over $75 million for new scientific investigations. A large percentage of funds go towards projects exploring processes including brain inflammation and immunity, cellular transport, genetics, and the production of proteins as well as cellular functions that may normally protect and maintain nerve cells in the brain. Other areas where funding is making an impact include further developing tools & methods aimed at easier diagnosis and treatment strategies for potential drugs and non-drug interventions.
Families facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia need us now more than ever — and with your help, we can be there for them. Please make a donation or register as a participant and start your own fundraising. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease.With much gratitude,
Meredith
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