I'm leading the way to Alzheimer's first survivor by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®.
I walk to honor my mother-in-law, Erlyce Jevning Blomquist, who was an inspiration to me as a farm wife, mother, grandmother, & woman who worked outside her home while caring for her family at home. Her life was cut short because of a struggle with Alzheimer's.....but I will never ever forget her smile, sense of humor, work ethic & loving personality. What a blessing she was to me!
It is my hope & prayer that many will feel compelled to help those who are struggling & will struggle with this debilitating disease that robs special people of their precious contribution to life.
Currently, more than 6 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's. An estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's in 2023. Seventy-three percent are age 75 or older. About 1 in 9 people age 65 and older (10.7%) has Alzheimer's.
Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease. Please make a donation to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.
Thank you for joining the fight against Alzheimer's!
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