Season 2, Episode 21 Combating Dementia: The Financial and Emotional Effects of Alzheimer’s

Eric is joined by Ellen Torres of the Alzheimer’s Association to talk about the emotional and financial toll diseases like Alzheimer’s take on families and the resources available to support them.

  • The resources and services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association
  • How diseases like Alzheimer’s can cripple retirement plans for generations
  • Steps you can take now to reduce your risk

Guest Bio

Ellen L. Torres, CFRE: 

Ellen L. Torres, CFRE is a certified fundraising executive with a thirty-five-year career in working for non-profit organizations. As the development director for the past six years, Ms. Torres is responsible for building relationships and raising funds for the Greater Maryland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.  Previously, Ms. Torres worked in development for Catholic Charities of Baltimore, the American Red Cross and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  Ms. Torres serves on numerous non-profit boards and is an active volunteer in her community.