Jenna's Story...

Proud to be Vice Chair of the Alzheimer's Association Board

Alzheimer’s has a way of touching an entire family.

For me, it was my grandma. Watching someone you love live with dementia changes you. But over the years, I’ve realized my passion for supporting the Alzheimer’s Association goes far beyond my own family’s story.

I support this organization because of the caregivers - the spouses, children, family members and friends who quietly give so much of themselves every single day. They need support, resources and the reminder that they don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

I support it because of education. The more we understand about Alzheimer’s and other dementias, the better we can recognize the signs, have important conversations and help families find resources sooner.

And I support it because of research. This is where I get really excited about what is happening! We now have a simple blood test that can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s, and we have treatments that can actually slow the progression of the disease for some people in its early stages.

That is HUGE.

Think about how far we’ve come - and what could be possible next.

Research is giving families something incredibly powerful: more answers, more options and, most importantly, more hope.

Being involved with the Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon & SW Washington is personal for me - but it’s also about the families I may never meet.

It’s about supporting the caregiver who is exhausted.

Giving a family answers when they don’t know where to turn.

And helping fund the research that could change the story for future generations.

I do it for my grandma. 💜
I do it for today’s families.
And I do it because I believe in a future where we can finally #EndALZ.

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