Donations are Welcome
The WAI hopes that knowledge gained through
its research will contribute to viewing AD similar to heart disease;
that is, a disease developing over a lifetime that can be identified
at pre-clinical stages and potentially prevented. The success of these
research studies will play a major role in determining the impact that
AD will have on our children's future.
Whether the promise is prevention, treatment or a cure, it will only be possible with the
involvement and support of people who care about making the senior years of life a time of preserving and sharing memories, not
losing them. Gifts such as yours, regardless of size, will help us understand and solve the mystery of AD.
Dear Dr. Sager,
I first became aware of your research
efforts through an article in the Rock County Alzheimer's Support
Center newsletter. I subsequently became a participant in the Wisconsin
Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention. I am grateful to be given
the opportunity to do my small part in the fight against Alzheimer's
disease.
My father was afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. He was a teacher and administrator
for 37 years before retiring. Not one to sit quietly, he spent the next 16 years running his own small business
accounting firm until Alzheimer's began taking a toll on his memory and forced him to stop. He died in September 2003.
In my father's memory, my mother, husband and I are making a donation to be used for Alzheimer's
research. It is our hope your research will prevent our children and grandchildren from suffering the consequences of this disease.
R. Soik, Stevens Point, WI (used with
permission)
Increased support of the WAI's education,
outreach and research efforts will be critical to maintaining its
momentum and to ensuring its future success.
If you are interested in donating
to the WAI, donations can be mailed to the address below. Donations like
yours will contribute to the success of WAI's research, outreach
and educational efforts and are very much appreciated.
Please call or email
with questions.
Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute
7818 Big Sky Drive, Suite 215, Madison, WI 53719
Phone: 608-829-3300
waimail@mailplus.wisc.edu
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The Urgency of Our Mission
In the U.S. approximately 5-10% of the population aged 65 and older has AD. In Wisconsin,
this number is expected to increase by 58% from 103,000 to 163,000 persons over the next 25 years.
19 million Americans say someone in their family has the disease.
50% of persons with AD are undiagnosed and therefore, untreated.
Families delay seeking help for almost three years after the onset of cognitive symptoms.
50% of nursing home residents have AD or a related disorder.
Family and friends provide almost 75% of home care. Costs
for at-home care average $12,500 each year with families paying
almost the entire cost out-of-pocket.
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