By this time she was suffering from Alzheimer 's disease , and could scarcely remember any recent events .
After a discussion with Joanie , Lacey retired from Congress in 1997 after serving many years .
By this time Lacey was suffering from Alzheimer 's disease , and could scarcely remember any recent events .
After a discussion with Joanie , Lacey retired from Congress in 1997 after serving many years .