As a nurse practitioner, you witness many health issues that bring on help disparities to the elderly population. It has created my passion to make a difference by bringing awareness to the world and help further research which inevitably brings policy change. For the past four years, I have been the family advocate rather than the medical care provider. The more information I gather about Alzheimer, the greater the passion has become to make a difference.

My beautiful mother Mary Ann Johnson has been my inspiration for fighting the fight against Alzheimer's and becoming an Alzheimer's association advocate. Mom was diagnosed with vascular dementia and early onset Alzheimer, dementia in January 2020. To witness a vibrant woman so full of life become lifeless was absolutely heartbreaking. Being a healthcare provider and still unable to help my mother was absolutely debilitating. Endless day and nights doing research to provide the best care for my mom, Began my journey to fight for change.

Psalms 138:3 "In the day when I cried out, you answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul."

Alzheimer's is a disease that is becoming more and more prevalent in our community. By participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's Enfermedad que ayudará a brindar apoyo las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana a los afectados por los diferentes tipos de demencia. Estoy recaudando conciencia y recaudando fondos para continuar la lucha contra la enfermedad, acelerar la investigación y cambiar las políticas. Mi familia y otras personas que enfrentan Alzheimer's y todos los demás tipos de demencia nos necesitan y, con su ayuda, podemos estar ahí para ayudarlos. Haz una donación o regístrate como participante y ven a Groove con el equipo de Mary J (MaryAnn Johnson) para terminar la enfermedad de Alzheimer. A mi mamá le encantaba bailar, su grupo favorito era Frankie Beverly y Maze, así que, por supuesto, ¡el equipo disfrutará de los éxitos favoritos de mamá! Así que ven y disfruta con nosotros.

We thank you for supporting us and the cause!

Walk to End Alzheimer's

9 de noviembre.

8:00am

Parque del Primer Horizonte (Nashville Sounds Stadium)-19 Jr. Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 32719