Hello friends and family,
Hope. It is a word that means different things to different people, but for those living with Alzheimer's (and all of those who do not have it), hope means a cure. We are now in the era of treatment. The second treatment, Lecanamab, is now on the market. We are currently waiting for FDA approval of the next treatment, Donanemab. We don't have a cure yet, but we now have a treatment that can slow the progression of the disease, and that is a huge step forward. Your help is needed to take that next step.
This year, our Rockland Walk is on Sunday, October 20th at Clover (Boulders) Stadium!
Once again, I will be a member of team #goforgold, which will be walking in honor of my friend Marni's dad, Howard Gold, and her mom, Lila Gold. It is great to give a donation, but even better, come join team #goforgold by clicking on the yellow "Join my Team" button below, and raise funds yourself.
Read on for some information about Alzheimer's and dementia if you are interested:
The numbers are staggering -
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's and Dementia deaths have increased by 16% during the pandemic
1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia
Over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias...these caregivers provided an estimated 15.3 billion hours valued at nearly $257 billion
Between 2000 and 2019 deaths from heart disease have decreased 7.3%...while deaths from Alzheimer's disease have increased 145%
Once again, if you would like to support me (any amount is appreciated!) click the yellow "Donate" button below.
Thank you so much for your support, it is so appreciated!
David / Tree
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