Dementia Research: AARP's $60 Million Investment

 

This reflects AARP's ongoing commitment to people with dementia,
as well as their family members, friends and family as well as other
caregivers/care providers.

PERSONAL NOTE:
This is something that is a personal passion of mine, as I cared for my mom for over 10 years, and witnessed up close and personal and first-hand this "insidious thief" that robbed a once highly independent, capable, intelligent person of her essence of being nd her identity. It was a nightmare for both her and me, and I wouldn't wish that experience on my worst enemy! Beyond that, I was blessed to care for another beautiful lady as a private duty live-in her home for, sharing in her life in her home for nearly 3 years, and I can say it was much easier caring for the mother of someone else's family than being an only child caring for my mom. I know only too well all about dementia and Alzheimers, and as a member of the Baby Boomer generation, it's important to make mental as well as physical health and wellness a top priority!

As AARP commemorates their 60th anniversary, they are taking on what may be their toughest challenge yet — supporting the search for a treatment and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. With Baby Boomers now in their 60s and beyond, it's crucial we support this cause with all we've got to give!

Join the AARP's CEO and others in this all-important discussion about disrupting dementia on Twitter: @JoAnn_Jenkins.