A former governor of Wisconsin shared his story and offered important information to community members on supporting those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease in Door County on Wednesday.  Governor Marty Schreiber spoke at Sunshine Resources in Sturgeon Bay on behalf of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.  He trumpeted a message of hope for caretakers and the importance of changing the course of the devastating disease of Alzheimer’s.  Drawing on personal experience, Schreiber says he has two important messages to share with caregivers who are dealing with loved ones with Alzheimer’s.

The event was sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association and featured copies of Schreiber’s eighth edition of his book “My Two Elaines Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver”.  Elaine Schreiber passed away in 2022 after a 20-year battle with the disease.  Schreiber also shared the unique challenges faced by husband-caregivers in the Alzheimer’s Disease crisis.  Nearly 40 percent of America’s 15.9 million Alzheimer’s caregivers are men, up from 19 percent 15 years ago.  The video of Schreiber’s presentation is below.