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While Simon Nemzow cared for his beloved wife Jacqueline during her battle with dementia, he experienced firsthand the profound challenges faced by caregivers. Through Jacqueline’s illness, Simon learned valuable lessons about the demanding nature of providing care for a loved one with a neurodegenerative disease. While he was fortunate to have excellent support by his side, he also recognized that many caregivers face these challenges alone.

This deeply personal journey inspired the creation of two significant endowments: the Jacqueline and Simon Nemzow Neurodegenerative Caregivers Support Endowment (S.A.E.) and the Jacqueline and Simon Nemzow Neurodegenerative Caregivers Support Endowment (M.A.N.). Named for the Nemzows’ children, Sally and Martin, these donor-advised funds were established at the Rhode Island Foundation through the Simon Nemzow Living Trust at the recommendation of the family’s professional advisor.

Reflecting the Nemzows' lifelong dedication to helping others, these endowed funds continue the couple’s legacy of kindness and compassion in perpetuity, with a focus on providing crucial care for those who are primary caregivers to individuals suffering from various forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia.

At-home caregivers are often confronted with responsibilities, tasks, and decisions that are immense and multifaceted. They must navigate complex medical appointments, manage financial pressures, and cope with unpredictable behavioral changes – all while dealing with their own emotions of guilt, anger, and grief. Many become socially isolated and often postpone their own medical care, leading to increased risks of serious health issues including heart disease, compromised immunity, and stroke.

Through these funds, the Nemzow family hopes to offer vital support to caregivers who find themselves on this difficult path. By providing resources for respite care and other essential services, the endowments aim to help caregivers maintain their own well-being while caring for their loved ones.