I certainly hope not, but, even if you aren't right now, there's an excellent chance you will be in the future.
With the gigantic strides medical technology has made recently, the life span of the average human has increased dramatically. Joint replacement surgery is on the rise among Baby Boomers, and it's very common for someone to have not one or two, but even three or more "bionic" parts, allowing them the freedom to live a more active physical life, free of pain and discomfort, well into their Golden Years.
If only that were true for their minds as well. Sadly, the hard fact is that living longer greatly increases your chances of getting a form of dementia. It's not a matter of if you'll get it, it's only a matter of when and what type.
That being said, doesn't it make sense that we make finding a cure for dementia related diseases a high priority? Of course it does.
We are not a passive generation. We pride ourselves on our initiative and the fact that we are pro-active rather than reactive. Let's channel that drive and determination towards finding successful treatments that will lead, ultimately, to a cure.
Research is ongoing and great strides have been made. Experts tell us the breakthrough is just beyond the horizon, well within our grasp. We'd be out of our minds to slow down now. But, research takes funding, and here's where WE can do our part and be PRO-ACTIVE while we can still make a smart, informed decision.
All over the country, chapters of the Alzheimer's Association are gearing up for one of their biggest research fund raising events - the Walk To End Alzheimer's Disease.
I encourage, urge and BEG you to make the smart decision and pledge your money for a cause that will affect each and every one of you who is reading this.
Contact your local Alzheimer's Association or go to www.alz.org and make your donation today. I'll be making my dollars count at: http://walktoendalz.kintera.org/brazos/jproza
After all, it's just the smart thing to do.
