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A Note of Thanks from an Alzheimer Caregiver |
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Dear Board Member,
It was a pleasure meeting you this evening. As I described to you, I am very
impressed and appreciative of all the services the Alzheimer’s Association
off ers. Not so long ago, I was floundering in a sea of conflicting information
regarding Medicaid eligibility for my mother-in-law, whom I and my husband
have been caring for, for the past eight years. Unfortunately, her disease has
progressed to the point where I find the level of care she needs to be extremely
stressful and must turn to Medicaid for assistance. I attended a couple of
seminars and made some contacts with people who work in the field but I still
had many unanswered questions. Then I deduced to contact the Alzheimer’s
Association for more guidance.
I knew that they off ered
seminars on fi nancial planning
and Medicaid and signed up
for them.
It was the best decision I ever
made. Previously, it felt like I
had been in a fog and suddenly,
the fog lifted. There was clarity
and information where before
there was ignorance and confusion. Your presenters were extremely interesting
and professional, as is your entire organization. Before I discovered your
organization, I felt so alone and isolated. Now if I have any questions, I know
I can always pick up the phone, call your Helpline and someone kind and
compassionate will be on the line to assist me with whatever I need. This alone
is so invaluable to someone living with the extremely high stress levels that
taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s invariably creates. Just knowing you
are out there, actually helps alleviate some of the stress and that means a lot.
I was so impressed with your outstanding organization that I called two social
service agencies in my area and told them, “If you want to truly help caregivers
of dementia and Alzheimer’s sufferers, you will send them to the Alzheimer’s
Association,” and I proceeded to give them your phone number.
May you continue to go from strength to strength in your important work
until the day a cure for this extremely challenging disease is discovered.
With much gratitude,
Nora R.
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