A U.S. Supreme Court Justice Speaks on Behalf of Alzheimer's Patients
By admin on May 14, 2008 in Politics
Families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients have a strong ally in retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Conner.
Her husband John has Alzheimer's and she understands the difficulties of caregiving because she is in the midst of her own personal struggles.
O'Conner spoke before congress today in order to help others who are also struggling with the devastating problems associated with Alzheimer's.
Read what she had to say and her ideas for a "national strategy" to help fight Alzheimer's.
O'Conner Makes Personal Plea for Alzheimer's Aid
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