Did you know that actress and dancer Rita Hayworth was diagnosed in 1980 with Alzheimer’s, a disease that had been forgotten since its discovery by the medical community in 1906? This disease contributed to her death in 1987, at the age of 68. Public disclosure and discussion of her illness drew attention to Alzheimer’s once again. Because of this exposure, the Alzheimer’s Association was formed in 1980, dedicated to advances in research to end Alzheimer’s and dementia while enhancing the care … [Read more...] about Creating Awareness, Raising Funds to End Alzheimer’s