Rosa Parks was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2000. This diagnosis came several years after she had already begun to experience health issues related to her age. Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disease that affects memory and other cognitive functions, and it can lead to an increasing degree of dependency on caregivers.
Rosa Parks, known as the ‘mother of the civil rights movement,’ remained a prominent figure even after her diagnosis. She continued to advocate for civil rights and social justice until her health significantly declined. The diagnosis underscored the importance of support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as awareness and research into this condition.