Mother's Day is a special day to honor and remember all the women in our lives who have been mothers to us. Those who offered their love and support. Those who are acting as caregivers or have been caregivers in the past. Those whose homes have been a safe place to land. And those mothers that we are now caring for, who are living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.
It's also a day to remember those who are no longer with us whom we'll always cherish.
However, Mother's Day is not always a happy day. It can be extraordinarily difficult for those who have experienced loss and for families who are currently caring for someone living with this devastating disease. If you or a loved one are in need of care or support, we're here all day, every day. You can reach us at our free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) or find online resources at alz.org, like our ALZNavigator™ tool, ALZConnected® and links to local resources in your community. You're not alone.
As you may know, Alzheimer's has a disproportionate impact on women. In fact, of the over 7 million people living with Alzheimer's in the United States, 4.4 million are women. While this may be because women live longer than men on average, researchers are investigating whether there are other biological or genetic factors at work.
As this global public health crisis continues to escalate, the reality is we're all at risk. That's why we're dedicated to fighting for millions of people impacted by Alzheimer's by providing care and support and advancing research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.
That fight continues with you. It's your commitment as a member of the Alzheimer's Association community that helps further our mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. We're so grateful for your interest in our fight.
Thank you to all the amazing women in our lives — especially those we call Mom. And thank you for your commitment in the fight against Alzheimer's.
Sincerely,
Donna McCullough
Chief Operating Officer
Your donation will strengthen our efforts to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising global research initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias in your community and across the world. Thank you for your continued support.
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