Shriver to be honored for lifetime of Alzheimer’s disease advocacy
Maria Shriver, award-winning journalist and founder of The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, will be honored with the Alzheimer’s Association Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum. A longtime essential voice for the Alzheimer’s community, Shriver has inspired families, scientists, advocates and elected officials to act in the fight against the disease. Other Forum highlights will include Alzheimer’s Association Champion Liz Hernandez of “Access Hollywood” receiving the Alzheimer’s Association Young Advocate Award, and former White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry serving as a featured speaker.