To all the moms -- happy Mother's Day.

Open for a special Mother's Day message. Dear Tushar, It's Mother's Day, a special occasion to honor the mothers and special women who've touched our lives and who hold a dear place in our heart. This includes moms living with or affected by Alzheimer's disease, moms who serve as caregivers, and moms who continue to offer us their unwavering love and support. And we commemorate the cherished time we spent with mothers who are no longer with us. We also recognize the disproportionate impact Alzheimer's has on women. With more than 10 million women in the United States either living with the disease or caring for someone who has it, there's no doubt that Alzheimer's is a women's issue. A woman's estimated lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer's at age 65 is 1 in 5. In fact, women in their 60s are more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's than they are to develop breast cancer. This crisis is growing — and we're here to help the millions of women and all people impacted by Alzheimer's by providing care and support and advancing research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. Today, we celebrate and honor the amazing women who don't give up and who nurture, encourage and inspire those around them every day. For mothers and women everywhere, we vow to keep up the fight as we further our mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. We know Mother's Day can be a difficult time for those who have experienced loss and for families who are currently caring for someone living with the disease. If you're living with Alzheimer's or are in need of care or support, we are here all day, every day. You can reach us at our free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) or find online resources at alz.org, like our Alzheimer's Navigator® tool, ALZ Connected® and links to local resources in your community. You're not alone. Thank you to all of the amazing women in our lives — especially those we call mom. And thank you for your steadfast commitment in the fight against Alzheimer's. Sincerely, Donna McCullough Chief Mission and Field Operations Officer P.S. This Mother's Day, I invite you to honor a mother, grandmother or another special woman in your life with a generous gift while it can go twice as far. Your gift can make 2X the impact thanks to the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, which has pledged to match all gifts, up to a total of $500,000, before June 15. I hope you'll commemorate Mother's Day and honor a special mom in your life today with a special gift that can go 2X as far. Your donation will strengthen our efforts to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising global research initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias in your community and across the world. Thank you for your continued support. Alzheimer's Association Home Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2022 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. 800.272.3900 | alz.org® | Donate Please add info@alz.org to your address book to ensure you receive all future emails.   Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser   View your email preferences or unsubscribe.