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As a successful telecommunications executive, Bill Bridgwater spent more than two decades in the world of high-level communications. Then he found himself unable to talk.
Doctors finally found out why. Bridgwater was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease at age 48. The disease affects people differently in the early stages, he says. "In my case, I couldn’t talk. I stuttered." But with medication and other therapies, he’s found his voice again, and is using it to speak out about the disease from a patient’s point of view.Bridgwater has appeared on major television networks and in documentaries with PBS and the Discovery Channel. He serves on the national Alzheimer’s Association Board of Directors and is a consultant/advisor to the FDA advisory committee dealing with Alzheimer’s disease – both firsts for a patient. Bridgwater, now 53 and a nationally recognized Alzheimer’s advocate, will give a free presentation, "Living with Alzheimer’s Disease: Before and After the Diagnosis," in Fort Worth on Nov. 12. His talk, including time for questions, will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn St. in Fort Worth. Reservations are required. To reserve a seat, call the North Central Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association at 817-336-4949. – Alzheimer’s Association-North Central Texas Chapter
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia:Alzheimers Associationwww.alz.org or 817-336-4949Alzheimer’s Foundation of Americawww.alzfdn.org or 1-800-AFA-8484
For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia:Alzheimers Associationwww.alz.org or 817-336-4949Alzheimer’s Foundation of Americawww.alzfdn.org or 1-800-AFA-8484
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