Three things I know about Alzheimer's: 1) Alzheimer's is not normal aging; 2) Alzheimer's is an equal opportunity disease in that anyone, anywhere can get it; and 3) Alzheimer's is a death sentence. How can it be that there is still no cure, no treatment, no prevention for this cruel and inhumane condition?
Of course, money for research and support is needed, and the Alzheimer's Association has found a beautiful way in which to get it, as I wrote in my May 28, 2015 monthly community column for
The Fort Collins Coloradoan. Click on the 3:26 link below to hear all about it:
The Alzheimer's Association is committed to obliterating Alzheimer's, just as assuredly as Alzheimer's has destroyed so many lives, and not just those of the victims. My mom may be "free," but Alzheimer's still has me and mine in its grip. This is trauma, friends, with a capital "T."
The "Memories in the Making" Annual Art Auction is Saturday, June 6 from 6-10 p.m. at the Fort Collins Hilton. Call the Association at 970-472-9798, for more info on how beautiful art works in the fight vs. ugly Alzheimer's!
