Arnold Schwarzenegger's ex-wife, Maria Shriver, partnered with Lilly the Medicine Company to highlight the specific risks Alzheimer's disease poses to women's health. The journalist joined health leaders to advocate for early brain health conversations and proactive prevention strategies.

In a post on Instagram, she wrote, "What moved me most was the collective resolve in the room to do better for ourselves, for the people we love, and for future generations. These are the conversations that lay the groundwork for prevention, understanding, and progress."

She added, "Alzheimer's disease can start before a diagnosis, so it's important that our conversations begin as early as possible. The more we talk openly about brain health, the more power we give people to understand their risk and take proactive steps."

But the topic isn't just one of many she is passionate about; this particular one holds a special place in her heart. 20 years ago, Shriver lost her father, the first Director of the Peace Corps, Sargent Shriver, to Alzheimer's. Ever since then, she has worked tirelessly to create awareness and promote research regarding the diseases.

In fact, it was one of the motivations behind starting her protein brand MOSH. Besides her protein bars helping improve cognitive function, it is her small effort to support brain health research at the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement at the Cleveland Clinic. She also created the four-part series, 'The Alzheimer's Project,' which debuted May 10, 2009, on HBO.

And this one is just one among her many missions.

But This Isn’t the Only Mission on Maria Shriver’s List

Besides being a world-class journalist, Maria Shriver is also a renowned advocate for people with disabilities, something she inherited from her mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

In one of her Instagram posts, Shriver shared a heartfelt video on World Down Syndrome Day about how a girl with Down syndrome was denied a margarita because the server thought that she couldn’t handle it.

Throughout the video, the former First Lady of California highlighted how people with Down syndrome are often misjudged and treated with prejudice in every field, like sports, education, or physical activity.

The video came with a strong caption that read,  “On this World Down Syndrome Day, let this video be a reminder to stop making preconceived notions that limit others. Let this be a reminder not to assume we know best for someone by limiting what they can or cannot do.”

She continued by stating how, instead of judging, people should be understanding and make people with disabilities feel included. Instead of assuming that they are not up for the task, we should offer opportunities where they can shine.

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Ruwa Javed

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