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Ellen Proxmire Establishes The William Proxmire Research Fund

Senator William Proxmire rocked the political boat more than once in his 32 years as a United States Senator, a record breaking tenure matched by only 24 other members in the history of the country. While in office, Senator Proxmire often advocated for action, and he was well known for creating “The Golden Fleece” Awards, wherein he used his wit to shine the limelight on government waste, abuse and scandal. Currently, his wife Ellen continues to take up his position as political activist, working to secure funds for research into care issues for those struggling with the illness.

The Research That Your Donations Fund

Dr. Brandt concentrates on finding new and better ways to understand, diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and to transmit that knowledge to others who care for dementia sufferers.

Model Care + Generous Donors = Quality Life for Residents

Climbing into a shower to model how to care for a resident with dementia is all in a day’s work for Cindy Steele, RN, MPH. This kind of hands-on training on caring for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is an integral part of Copper Ridge’s educational program.

Your gift fuels our research and education programs, those that help ensure we have the best methods of care until a cure is found for this devastating disease. Donate now:

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