NEW YORK (WABC) — Eyewitness News’ own Bill Ritter has been reporting on advancements being made against Alzheimer’s as he takes on his own battle against the disease.
Join us Thursday on Eyewitness News at 5:30 p.m. for a 30-minute special where Bill will look at the latest research into the disease and we will talk to the families who are helping their loved ones.
After Bill announced his diagnosis in June, he has committed to continuing to tell stories about the disease and its impact.
He has visited research labs, sat down with patients and their families and he has even participated in special programs.
And since then, there have been breakthroughs in early detection and advancement in drug treatments. And other high-profile Americans have announced their diagnoses and helped shine a spotlight on the disease.
Watch our 30-minute special, Living with Alzheimer’s, on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. wherever you stream Eyewitness News and ABC 7.
Bill and ABC 7 have joined CaringKind to bring brain health into everyday conversations through stories, community events, educational resources, and public awareness initiatives.
The campaign’s watershed moment will happen on Saturday, Oct. 17, at CaringKind’s 38th annual Alzheimer’s Walk & Brain Health Day in Central Park, where thousands of participants will come together to walk, learn, and take meaningful steps toward a healthier future for all.
Registration and fundraising information can be found HERE. And for the first time, the walk will offer free brain health pre-screenings.
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