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Maria Shriver Champions Alzheimer's Fight
21 Jun
Summary
- Shriver advocates for Alzheimer's after father's diagnosis.
- She highlights women's disproportionate risk and midlife onset.
- Bill Ritter announced his own early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Maria Shriver, a journalist and founder of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement, is actively promoting Alzheimer's awareness this June. Her commitment stems from her father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2003, prompting her to investigate the disease journalistically.
Shriver reshaped the conversation around Alzheimer's, partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to highlight that women constitute two-thirds of those diagnosed. She also stresses that the disease can impact individuals in midlife.
Her advocacy efforts align with Bill Ritter's recent personal announcement. The Eyewitness News anchor revealed his early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis and his intention to become an advocate, a move Shriver believes will be impactful.
