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Alzheimers
What is it?
"Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks."
Who does it affect
This disease generally affects people over the age of 60, however there has been reported cases of patients as young as 30.
What is the current treatment?
There is no cure for this disease, however there are various treatments to temporarily reduce symptoms
-NHS
My story
When I was a little girl, my grandpa was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It started small—like forgetting to turn off the sink—but it quickly grew into something much bigger. By the time I was old enough to understand what it meant to have a grandfather, he didn’t know how to be mine. It felt like having a grandpa who wasn’t truly there. When I asked my mom why he wasn’t getting better, her answer was always the same: “There’s no cure for this disease.”
Millions of children experience the heartbreak I did, watching someone they love slip away in ways that words cannot capture. That’s why I’m committed to fighting Alzheimer’s—not just for my grandpa, but for the countless families who deserve a future where love and memories don’t fade
