Imagine you are 82 years old driving to your Monday night bowling league in northern Indiana, as you have for over 40 years. But instead of arriving at the bowling alley, you end up driving all over Indiana for 30 plus hours. Now imagine you are the worried spouse, children or grandchildren of this bowler.
That was my Dad, George in 2008 with my mom, myself, my husband, my siblings, grandchildren and friends frantically praying that he would be found safe and healthy. Thankfully, he was found driving the wrong way on US 40 outside of Terre Haute in the middle of the night. A police officer was able to safely veer him off the road and no one was harmed. He lost his battle with Alzheimer’s just 5 years later in 2013. Following his death, my mom’s health declined from dementia, passing away 8 years later in 2021.
In 2023, my mother-in-law, who lives in Las Vegas, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and now the family is trying to plan her care because my father-in-law passed away earlier this year.
This is why I volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. To work towards a world where Alzheimer’s and other dementias will no longer steal our loved ones memories and ability to function.
We can't win this fight against Alzheimer's without your help! By clicking on the links on this page, you can participate by joining our Team George, you can start your own team, you can make a donation and/or most of all, please keep all of those battling Alzheimer's their caregivers in your prayers!
Thank you,
Sandy deCastro
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