My Dad and I were a lot alike, as evidenced by the photo of us showing up to a family party dressed like twins! One thing I hope I do not inherit from my dad is Alzheimer's disease. For years, I did not really understand what was happening to him. I do know in my early 40's, a time when I had two young children who should have been playing catch with my dad in the backyard, he didn't realize I was his daughter and as far as he knew, he wasn't quite sure who all the grandkids belonged to. It was hard for us to visit the house because he became agitated. It was a confusing and sad time, a time of mourning a loss before the person you love is gone. BUT - good news! I now know there is HOPE thanks to the efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. I am so proud to be working towards a cure, improved treatments, and support for those individuals and families navigating dementia.
In my time raising funds and awareness, I have seen my mother deal with some of her best friends living with Alzheimer's, my own best friend coming to terms with her mom living with Alzheimer's, and have met countless others affected who are seeking HOPE. Let's give them some! I will be honoring my late Dad, my Nana Wright, and my late father-in-law Jerry. They all lived with dementia at the end of their lives. We are working hard to change the course of Alzheimer's and all dementia!
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