Did you know that 72 per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease are women?
This January, during Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society wants everyone to take action, share the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and take steps to reduce your risk.
Meet Josephine Brazeau. She is part of the 72%.
I’m 73 years old and I have Alzheimer’s disease. I’m not ashamed of my disease and I’m not hiding the fact that I have it, nor should anybody else who has dementia. It’s not anyone’s fault, it’s just like having cancer.
Some days I’m a complete wipeout and other days I function quite well. I have a difficult time accepting help, however, I’m learning to be more humble and starting to ask for it when I need to.
I am keeping up, or at least trying to keep up, with my interests. The day will come that I can’t do some of these things anymore. In fact, just the other day I did have to stop doing something I love. I just accepted it and moved on.
This disease is not going to stop me from continuing to live life to its fullest, each and every day.
Meet Tannis Evans. Tannis’ mother is part of the 72%.
As a young woman still in my twenties, I am excited about getting married this spring. My mother’s presence that day will mean a lot to me. She has Alzheimer’s disease and may not understand what is going on, but a smile from her will be the greatest gift I could receive.
Mom was diagnosed eight years ago when she was only 52. I had just turned 20. It was tough – my mom had cared for me my whole life, but suddenly our roles switched. My friends were going out to parties, but I was home caring for her.
My dad and my sister and I have all learned a lot about ourselves through this journey. We are patient, and we take each stage as it comes, even though it’s not easy to accept the changes. I commend my dad for his selfless love for my mother – he’s taught me a lot about love.
My family has also learned to reach out for help when we need it, and the Azheimer Society of Manitoba has been a great support.
Meet Bob Thompson. His wife is part of the 72%.
I am a caregiver for my wife, Barbara, who has Alzheimer’s disease. We have our ups and downs, and some days things are not easy, but I am committed to her care because of my love and respect for this amazing woman.
We have a young family friend named Christian who is 11 years old. He has known Barbara since he was a baby, in fact, she was his babysitter. Recently, he wrote a heartfelt speech about his relationship with Barbara and how it has changed because of her disease. Here is part of Christian’s speech:
“Now, Barbara doesn’t talk as much to me, or to anybody else. It doesn’t make me feel very good to know that my friend doesn’t always remember me…it breaks my heart to know that because of Alzheimer’s, many other people around the globe feel as devastated as I do. Alzheimer’s is stealing away my friend Barbara!”
It brought tears to my eyes because I realized that Alzheimer’s disease affects more than just the person with the disease and their family. It also impacts a community of people, like our young friend, Christian.
I hope you will support the Alzheimer Society – its programs and services support people like Barbara and me, as well as other people in our lives who must contend with the changes brought on by this difficult disease.
Meet Dr. Ben Albensi. He is a Manitoba researcher and his mother has dementia.
I am a researcher who studies how memory works. My mother was diagnosed in November 2013 with dementia.
My professional positions include Associate Professor in the University of Manitoba`s Department of Pharmacology, as well as Principal Investigator in the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders at the St. Boniface Research Centre. My team of scientists is striving to understand how normal memory works so we can learn how memory is affected when it is impaired. Our hope, of course, is to one day find a cure for Alzheimer`s disease and other dementias.
Since my mother was diagnosed, I have noticed a dramatic shift in her personality, and it`s alarming. This personal experience with the disease makes me more motivated to continue and expand my research.
One of my goals is to find out why women are more affected than men. Right now, we know that aging is a risk factor, and because women live longer than men, it follows that more women are affected. We are also examining how mitochondrial function differs in males versus females, and our recent data show important differences.
However, there is controversy among scientists regarding gender differences, and more research is needed. By supporting the Alzheimer Society, you will be contributing to this important work.
Did you know that 72 per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease are women?
This January, during Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society wants everyone to take action, share the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and take steps to reduce your risk.
Meet Josephine Brazeau. She is part of the 72%.
I’m 73 years old and I have Alzheimer’s disease. I’m not ashamed of my disease and I’m not hiding the fact that I have it, nor should anybody else who has dementia. It’s not anyone’s fault, it’s just like having cancer.
Some days I’m a complete wipeout and other days I function quite well. I have a difficult time accepting help, however, I’m learning to be more humble and starting to ask for it when I need to.
I am keeping up, or at least trying to keep up, with my interests. The day will come that I can’t do some of these things anymore. In fact, just the other day I did have to stop doing something I love. I just accepted it and moved on.
This disease is not going to stop me from continuing to live life to its fullest, each and every day.
Meet Tannis Evans. Tannis’ mother is part of the 72%.
As a young woman still in my twenties, I am excited about getting married this spring. My mother’s presence that day will mean a lot to me. She has Alzheimer’s disease and may not understand what is going on, but a smile from her will be the greatest gift I could receive.
Mom was diagnosed eight years ago when she was only 52. I had just turned 20. It was tough – my mom had cared for me my whole life, but suddenly our roles switched. My friends were going out to parties, but I was home caring for her.
My dad and my sister and I have all learned a lot about ourselves through this journey. We are patient, and we take each stage as it comes, even though it’s not easy to accept the changes. I commend my dad for his selfless love for my mother – he’s taught me a lot about love.
My family has also learned to reach out for help when we need it, and the Azheimer Society of Manitoba has been a great support.
Meet Bob Thompson. His wife is part of the 72%.
I am a caregiver for my wife, Barbara, who has Alzheimer’s disease. We have our ups and downs, and some days things are not easy, but I am committed to her care because of my love and respect for this amazing woman.
We have a young family friend named Christian who is 11 years old. He has known Barbara since he was a baby, in fact, she was his babysitter. Recently, he wrote a heartfelt speech about his relationship with Barbara and how it has changed because of her disease. Here is part of Christian’s speech:
“Now, Barbara doesn’t talk as much to me, or to anybody else. It doesn’t make me feel very good to know that my friend doesn’t always remember me…it breaks my heart to know that because of Alzheimer’s, many other people around the globe feel as devastated as I do. Alzheimer’s is stealing away my friend Barbara!”
It brought tears to my eyes because I realized that Alzheimer’s disease affects more than just the person with the disease and their family. It also impacts a community of people, like our young friend, Christian.
I hope you will support the Alzheimer Society – its programs and services support people like Barbara and me, as well as other people in our lives who must contend with the changes brought on by this difficult disease.
Meet Dr. Ben Albensi. He is a Manitoba researcher and his mother has dementia.
I am a researcher who studies how memory works. My mother was diagnosed in November 2013 with dementia.
My professional positions include Associate Professor in the University of Manitoba`s Department of Pharmacology, as well as Principal Investigator in the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders at the St. Boniface Research Centre. My team of scientists is striving to understand how normal memory works so we can learn how memory is affected when it is impaired. Our hope, of course, is to one day find a cure for Alzheimer`s disease and other dementias.
Since my mother was diagnosed, I have noticed a dramatic shift in her personality, and it`s alarming. This personal experience with the disease makes me more motivated to continue and expand my research.
One of my goals is to find out why women are more affected than men. Right now, we know that aging is a risk factor, and because women live longer than men, it follows that more women are affected. We are also examining how mitochondrial function differs in males versus females, and our recent data show important differences.
However, there is controversy among scientists regarding gender differences, and more research is needed. By supporting the Alzheimer Society, you will be contributing to this important work.
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Meet Josephine Brazeau. She is part of the 72%.
I’m 73 years old and I have Alzheimer’s disease. I’m not ashamed of my disease and I’m not hiding the fact that I have it, nor should anybody else who has dementia. It’s not anyone’s fault, it’s just like having cancer. Some days I’m a complete wipeout and other days I function quite well. I have a difficult time accepting help, however, I’m learning to be more humble and starting to ask for it when I need to. I am keeping up, or at least trying to keep up, with my interests. The day will come that I can’t do some of these things anymore. In fact, just the other day I did have to stop doing something I love. I just accepted it and moved on. This disease is not going to stop me from continuing to live life to its fullest, each and every day.
Meet Tannis Evans. Tannis’ mother is part of the 72%.
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Meet Bob Thompson. His wife is part of the 72%.
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Meet Dr. Ben Albensi. He is a Manitoba researcher and his mother has dementia.
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As a young woman still in my twenties, I am excited about getting married this spring. My mother’s presence that day will mean a lot to me. She has Alzheimer’s disease and may not understand what is going on, but a smile from her will be the greatest gift I could receive.
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