Post-Presidency: Alzheimer's Disease  In 1994 Ronald Reagan revealed his Alzheimer’s disease to the nation. He withdrew from public life but his wife Nancy Reagan has been a visible advocate for issues related to the disease. President Reagan's Farewell Address to the Nation Read this letter to the American people to answer questions: Why do you think the Reagan family decided to make a public statement to the nation? Given the former president was retired, was he obligated to make his illness public? • Read Farewell Letter   Nancy Reagan on her husband's Alzheimer's Use this video to answer questions: Do you think the American people remember two different Ronald Reagans? How did the last ten years of the President's life impact his legacy? • Watch Video (1/28/86) 4 min. Combatting Alzheimer's through Legislation Use this video to answer questions: How has Nancy Reagan become an advocate for fighting Alzheimer's? What policy does she recommend? What is the alternative point of view? • Watch Video (6/10/04) 1 min.