02/25/2026
Andrea Lucas courageously shares her journey to help others navigate life after an Alzheimerās diagnosis. She was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to younger-onset Alzheimerās disease at the age of 60, and she serves as a member of the Alzheimerās Association National Early-Stage Advisory Group.
In 2024, Andrea noticed subtle cognitive changes interfering with her work. āAlzheimerās crept up on me slowly and out of nowhere. I began struggling with both complex and routine parts of the businessāforgetting facts, experiencing slower recall, missing answers to key questions.ā
Eventually, those changes became noticeable to others. Concerned, Andrea sought medical guidance and after several appointments, Andrea received a clear diagnosis: earlyāstage Alzheimerās disease. āIt was really hard. You feel broken.ā
That same day, Andrea made a call that would change everything. She reached out to the Alzheimerās Association 24/7 Helpline. āThat moment, I felt like on the other line they were saying, āI have you. I got you in this.ā
As an EarlyāStage Advisor, Andrea helps reduce stigma by speaking openly about life with dementia. āReceiving an Alzheimerās diagnosis is scary. But once you recognize what youāre facing, thereās a pathway. There are people behind you.ā
Today, Andrea is focused on living fully. Sheās traveling, reconnecting with loved ones, and picking up the violin again. āI recognize I must seize the day and make the most of each one. Some of my past memories are fading, so itās time to make new ones.ā
š Join us in celebrating Andreaās courage, advocacy and leadership. Her voice reminds us that an Alzheimerās diagnosis does not erase identity, strength or purpose, and that no one has to navigate this journey alone.