Walking Together to End Alzheimer ’ s
By LEU & PEIRCE ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS
eu & Peirce has many reasons to support efforts to end
L Alzheimer ’ s disease . As Elder Law attorneys , we witness daily the devastating effects of Alzheimer ’ s and other types of dementia on our clients and their families . Alzheimer ’ s is a progressive , fatal disease that destroys a person ’ s memory and brain functioning over time .
Alzheimer ’ s disease is the most common form of dementia , accounting for 60 % to 80 % of dementia cases . More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer ’ s , which kills more people each year than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined . Notably , Alzheimer ’ s and dementia deaths have increased by 17 % during the COVID-19 pandemic . In 2022 , Alzheimer ’ s disease will cost the United States $ 321 billion , with this number projected to rise to nearly $ 1 trillion by 2050 .
Thanks to the Alzheimer ’ s Association , individuals living with Alzheimer ’ s , their caregivers , and loved ones are not fighting this disease alone . Formed in 1980 , the Alzheimer ’ s Association is the leading voluntary health organization for Alzheimer ’ s care , support , and research . Through fundraising , the Alzheimer ’ s Association provides care and support for individuals living with Alzheimer ’ s and other dementias on a national and local level , funds critical research for treatment and prevention , and serves as the leading voice for Alzheimer ’ s disease advocacy . None of that would be possible without large-scale fundraising and community support . The Walk to End Alzheimer ’ s has evolved into the world ’ s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer ’ s care , research , and support . Held in over 600 communities nationwide , this one-day event calls upon walkers of all ages to come out and support those touched by Alzheimer ’ s .
Leu & Peirce works closely with the Alzheimer ’ s Association ’ s Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter and encourages the community to join us at the Walk to End Alzheimer ’ s on October 22 , 2022 , at Grandscape in The Colony ( outside Nebraska Furniture Mart ). In fact , the whole Leu & Peirce team and their families , the “ Wonder Walkers ,” will be there showing their support for the more than 400,000 people in Texas living with Alzheimer ’ s . There will also be a Walk to End Alzheimer ’ s in Dallas on November 5 , 2022 , at Dallas City Hall Plaza . Participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer ’ s is simple . Sign up individually or as a team
at www . alz . org / greaterdallas . The Alzheimer ’ s Association will continue to closely monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) to ensure all walk events adhere to public health guidelines and are safe for attendees .
Leu & Peirce believes wholeheartedly in the mission to end Alzheimer ’ s through research , care , and support for those affected by the disease . As Elder Law attorneys , we strive to alleviate the anxiety of our clients by providing a comprehensive roadmap to planning for a future with dementia .
After a diagnosis of dementia , you may ask : “ Who will take care of me when I need help ? How will I pay for the care I need ? Who can I trust to protect me ?” Attorneys who devote their practice to Elder Law can help you understand your options and guide you through these important decisions . With special sensitivity to the legal issues surrounding the healthcare of older adults , Elder Law attorneys empower seniors through the long-term care planning process by ensuring proper estate planning documents are in place and assisting with planning for the cost of long-term care .
It is estimated that every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer ’ s disease . Although Elder Law attorneys strive to protect the future of those who suffer from Alzheimer ’ s and other types of dementia , these legal safety nets are only temporary solutions until a cure can be found . It takes action and resources to make a difference , and everyone can help lead the way .
Educate your family , friends , and colleagues that all of us are at risk of being touched by Alzheimer ’ s and encourage them to join the fight to find a cure . Currently , one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer ’ s or another dementia , and Alzheimer ’ s is the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented , cured , or even slowed . A permanent solution can only come from a cure , and a cure can only come with your help .
Bring your family and friends with you to support the Walk to End Alzheimer ’ s at Grandscape in The Colony on October 22 or in Dallas on November 5 and join a community of others walking together to end Alzheimer ’ s .
Lori Leu , Erin Peirce , Lauren Olson , and Emily Seale are Elder Law attorneys with Leu & Peirce , PLLC located in Plano , Texas . They can be reached at 972-996-2540 .
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