VoA Foundation Newsletter
March Issue:
Honoring Women's History Month & Her Right to Dignity and Respect
The Importance of Early Detection in Alzheimer’s Disease
Additional Alzheimer’s Resources
About the VoA Foundation
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About the VoA Foundation
We are proud to introduce the VoA Foundation, an educational initiative born from Voices of Alzheimer’s. Our organization, led by individuals living with Alzheimer's, is on a mission to transform the landscape of Alzheimer's care and understanding.
Through the VoA Foundation, we aspire to eradicate stigma, champion equality, and craft educational resources that shed light on cutting-edge innovations in care and treatment. Our vision? A world in which individuals grappling with Alzheimer's and other cognitive illnesses can embrace a life filled with well-being and joy.
The Importance of Early Detection in Alzheimer’s Disease
In you haven't seen it yet, the VoA Foundation released a video on “The Importance of Early Detection in Alzheimer’s Disease” highlighting how early detection and intervention can improve outcomes and quality of life.
Additional Alzheimer’s Resources
At the VoA Foundation, we are committed to providing valuable resources and support to those affected by Alzheimer's and other cognitive illnesses. We have compiled the best resources from leading Alzheimer’s organizations to provide the most comprehensive expertise for those living with the disease and their loved ones. Our subject areas include:
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Honoring Women's History Month &
Her Right to Dignity and Respect
As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, we recognize the vital contributions and achievements of women throughout history and reflect on the importance of ensuring that all women are treated with the fairness, compassion, and recognition they deserve. This month reminds us that the fight for equality continues, especially in areas like healthcare, where women still face persistent challenges.
A stark example of this is the impact of Alzheimer’s disease, which disproportionately affects women:
Women represent nearly two-thirds of all Alzheimer’s diagnoses
In the United States alone, more than 11 million women are either living with the disease or caring for someone who has it
Women take on more caregiving tasks than men and almost 20% of women caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease have to leave their jobs because of caregiving duties
This reality highlights the urgent need for healthcare that prioritizes dignity and respect, ensuring that women, whether living with Alzheimer’s or serving as caregivers, receive the care and attention they deserve. This is where initiatives like the Bill of Rights for People Living with Alzheimer’s become so vital.
The Bill of Rights for People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease:
The Bill of Rights for People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease, introduced by Voices of Alzheimer’s (VoA) and the VoA Foundation, outlines the fundamental rights that individuals with Alzheimer’s and related disorders are entitled to. Created by those directly affected, this Bill of Rights ensures that their needs are met with the respect, dignity, and ethical consideration they deserve.
One of its ten rights is the right to always be treated with dignity and respect. In the context of Alzheimer's, this is especially important for women, as they face the compounded challenges of living with the disease or serving as caregivers. These women deserve not only the necessary medical care, but also the compassion, understanding, and support that acknowledges their unique experiences and contributions. This month, take the time to recognize and support all the women affected by Alzheimer’s disease – we can all honor and uphold women’s dignity, both as individuals living with Alzheimer’s and as caregivers.
Resources for Women Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease:
We’ve compiled a list of resources dedicated to providing care and support to women impacted by brain health conditions, including Alzheimer’s and related disorders:
