Julianne Moore’s Oscar speech honors and inspires people affected by Alzheimer’s
Congratulations to Julianne Moore on winning the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in “Still Alice.” Her acceptance speech is inspiring people affected by Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are celebrating someone they love who has Alzheimer’s by sharing photos in our #MyBrain #StillAlice photo gallery.
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The Alzheimer’s Association® is proud to have played a role in bringing the film “Still Alice” to life. The movie tells the story of a woman coping with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and Julianne Moore’s performance has helped raise public awareness of this terrible disease — and also earned her an Oscar last night!
Along with many other amazing women including Executive Producer Maria Shriver, book author Lisa Genova, and Co-Producer Elizabeth Gelfand Stearns, I am honored to have worked behind the scenes on the film. As the science consultant, I guided the screenwriter and director team on the scientific accuracy of information aboutAlzheimer’s disease, which is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States — and the only cause of death among the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.
Despite these statistics, current federal funding for Alzheimer’s disease research is only a third of what is needed to reach the goal set by the National Alzheimer’s Plan to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s by 2025.
The hope is that with the poignant portrayal of Alzheimer’s disease, “Still Alice” will inspire more people to take an active role in the fight. Your donation will provide much-needed care and support services to other families facing this devastating disease — and help advance research so that every family can hope for a future without Alzheimer’s.
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The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter has been chosen as one of three benefactors of the 2015 Chicago Flower & Garden Show’s VIP Charity Preview Benefit, an “Evening in Bloom.” This exclusive event will be held on Friday, March 13 from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm at Navy Pier.
You will have the opportunity to select the Alzheimer’s Association as your charity of choice, with $50 being awarded to the Association per ticket sold. Tickets to an Evening in Bloom can be purchased byclicking here. Be sure to look for the drop down box during the checkout process and choose the Alzheimer’s Association — $50 will be donated to the Association from Evening in Bloom tickets.
In addition, individuals interested in attending the 2015 Chicago Flower & Garden Show, which runs from March 14-22 at Navy Pier, can purchase general admission tickets by clicking here. Be sure to use promo code ALZ15 (all CAPS) at checkout and $2 will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter.
For more information, please contact Sam Provenzano, Senior Manager, Intermediate & Corporate Giving at
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Oscars bring new attention to Alzheimer’s disease
The Academy Awards are just two days away, and Julianne Moore has been nominated in the Best Actress category for her incredible performance as a woman facing younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in “Still Alice.” Regardless of who wins the Oscar, I am proud that “Still Alice” is bringing much-needed awareness to a disease that doesn’t get the attention or research funding that is so desperately needed.
The film tells the story of a college professor, wife and mother who learns she has younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. I was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s three years ago, and worked directly with Julianne sharing my experiences with her, describing what it feels like to live with Alzheimer’s and how I cope. Last year, on my 50th birthday, I was on set for the filming of “Still Alice” in New York City. It was a surreal day; I felt like I was watching my story unfold in front of me.
As an Alzheimer’s Association National Early-Stage Advisor, along with my peers from the group, we had the opportunity to consult with the screenwriter and director team, as well as the actors of the film. We were privileged to be some of many Alzheimer’s Association volunteers and experts who helped guide the script and character development.
As you see in the film, Alzheimer’s is the ultimate thief — and no matter what our role, we all bring value to this cause and I am thankful that the Alzheimer’s Association recognizes how powerful the voice of us living with the disease can be to raise awareness and influence this change.
Right now, you can do something to help fight Alzheimer’s. Your gift will help advance critical research and provide care and support programs to those in need.
Thank you for making a difference.
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Alzheimer’s caregiver makes the decision to participate in clinical trials
Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch® is a free matching service that connects individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, caregivers, and healthy volunteers and physicians with current clinical studies. TrialMatch user Wanda Moore cares for her husband, mother and brother, all of whom have forms of dementia, and she says participating in a clinical trial has made her a better caregiver.
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