Wally grew up in the Conservative/Masorti Movement in the Midwest, and then lived in Israel for thirty years. Following his diagnosis with Early-Stage Dementia at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, Wally moved to Denver and has been active in raising awareness and conversation about dementia in the Denver-Boulder Jewish community. As his dementia condition has developed Wally has paid a great deal of attention to his preparations for what is to come, both for himself and for his family. Wally deeply appreciates the Conservative/Masorti Movement being very open and supportive in this process.