08/31/2026
Alzheimer’s didn’t just take her memory. It took her life. 💔
Yesterday, my dad and I returned to the cemetery to honor my beautiful mother, Clara D. Young. We bought her some fresh flowers and spent time remembering the love, faith, wisdom, and joy she gave our family.
It has been one full year since we lost her to Alzheimer’s disease, but her legacy will live forever.
Our family is not alone. According to the latest finalized CDC data, Alzheimer’s disease claimed 116,022 American lives in 2024 that is more than 300+ mothers, fathers, spouses, siblings, and friends every single day.
Behind every statistic is a person.
Behind every person is a family.
And behind every family is a story that deserves to be heard.
This loss is why we are building something bigger than ourselves.
We are currently finalizing the Clara Cares Memory app to help bridge the gap between families and healthcare providers. Our mission is to make resources and support easier to navigate, normalize the difficult conversations surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia, and remove the stigma that causes so many families to suffer in silence.
If you are a family member, caregiver, healthcare professional, community leader, or organization impacted by Alzheimer’s or dementia, we invite you to join our upcoming movement. Together, we can help families navigate this journey with greater dignity, compassion, support, and affordability.
Visit 💜 ClaraCaresMemory.com
In loving memory of my mother, Clara D. Young. Your life and your fight will continue to change lives.
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