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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