Alzheimer's Up Close

Mr. Schriftman is the author of My Million Dollar Mom which chronicles the life of his mother, Shirley Schriftman and his time caring for her when she had Alzheimer’s at the end of her life.

A short film version inspired by the true story, has been filmed recently and release is expected by the end of 2017. The project’s website at www.mymilliondollarmom.com has a wealth of information.

In memory of his mom, Mr. Schriftman is the race director for Shirley’s Run and Dog Walk which raises funds for animal rescue organizations through a donor advised fund at the Montgomery County Foundation. Information on this event can be found at www.shirleysrun.org

He was a candidate for Delegate to the 1972 Democratic Convention pledged to Hubert Humphrey. In 1974, 1976 and 2004 he ran for State Representative to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. He had considered a run for Congress in 2004.

Ross Schriftman has been an insurance representative since 1975. He is a long term care and Medicare supplement insurance products specialist. Mr. Schriftman is an active member of the National Association of Health Underwriters and served as the organization’s Associate