Welcome to WAM at Cleveland Clinic
We are a community of determined people committed to changing the story of Women and Alzheimer’s once and for all. We do this by funding women-based Alzheimer’s research, supporting those impacted by the disease, and educating people about their brain health. WAM at Cleveland Clinic is also the home of the nation’s first and only Alzheimer’s Prevention Center designed just for women.
WAM at a Glance
Whowe help
We help women impacted by Alzheimer’s, the families who love them, and the researchers working for a cure.
Whywe do it
There is a knowledge gap about women and Alzheimer's -- and WAM is dedicated to filling it.
“Women are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s crisis.
That’s why we must be at the heart of the solution.”
– Maria Shriver, Founder, Women's Alzheimer's Movement Prevention and Research Center at Cleveland Clinic
Chief Visionary and Strategic Advisor, Cleveland Clinic Comprehensive Women's Health and Research Center
The Unfolding Story
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There are over 6.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, a disease that can begin to develop 20-30 years before symptoms occur.
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There are 11.2 million Americans providing unpaid care to someone with Alzheimer's or dementia. Two-thirds of them are women.
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African Americans are twice as likely as whites to develop Alzheimer's; Latinos 1.5 times.
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Atleast one-third of Alzheimer's cases may be preventable by addressing lifestyle factors. It's never too early to start.
Get Some Sleep
Sleep Disorders Expert Explains the Vital Role of Quality Sleep in Protecting Brain Health and Preventing Cognitive Decline
Learn sleep habits that could save your cognitive function. You can't afford to miss this crucial information—especially if you're over 40.
Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep: A Neurologist’s Insights on the Brain-Body Connection, Long-Term Health, and Memory Enhancement
Discover how your brain removes toxic waste at night and learn 5 simple changes for better rest tonight. Expert reveals what 50 million sleep-deprived Americans need to know.
Important Sleep and Diet Habits: A Q&A with Dr. Ashley Sanderlin
Many women struggle to prioritize sleep. Take an opportunity this spring to wake up to the importance of sleep to your brain health and make sure you protect it.