“When your loved one gets an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, research can give you hope and help you wrap your brain around what will happen. But absolutely nothing can prepare your heart for the day your mom doesn’t recognize you.” ~ Lizz Lewis
This was Lizz Lewis’ experience, and it is one shared by the millions of American families living with Alzheimer’s disease. Today they need your help more than ever!
Five generations of Lizz’s relatives know first-hand how Alzheimer’s impacts the entire family.
When Lizz’s mother Margaret started forgetting names, getting lost in familiar places, and losing personal items, Lizz took notice. A neurologist confirmed her worst fears. Like her grandmother and great grandfather, “Alzheimer’s was back to claim another amazing woman’s dignity.” At only 65 years old, Margaret had begun the rapid decline that Lizz knew all too well.
“Alzheimer’s is the worst kind of thief because it is so greedy. It keeps coming back for more and more of your loved one until they are a shell of who they used to be.” ~ Lizz
Sadly, mere months after the start of the pandemic, Lizz’s mom passed away.
What Lizz wants you to know…
“If your loved one is exhibiting personality changes, please have them diagnosed and consider joining a research study. Knowing this disease is in my genes gives me the motivation I need to make lifestyle choices to be the healthiest version of myself. WAM’s brain health information and research summits have provided useful knowledge to help me on my journey.”
Currently, more than six million people are living with Alzheimer’s in the United States. Two-thirds of those affected are women. And while no one knows why, we are making progress.
WAM is committed to helping families like Lizz’s, and with your help we can continue our efforts to eradicate this devastating disease. Your generosity and support are invaluable as we work with research organizations around the country. And as we work towards a cure, WAM is educating families about brain health and Alzheimer’s prevention strategies.