El impacto de la enfermedad de Alzheimer
Written By: BrightFocus Editorial Staff
Written By: BrightFocus Editorial Staff

La enfermedad de Alzheimer tiene un alto y asombroso costo humano y financiero. La investigación y la toma de conciencia pública son las maneras en que frenaremos, trataremos y, en última instancia, acabaremos con esta enfermedad.
Giovanni, Evelyn y Pasquale comparten cómo sus vidas han sido impactadas por el Alzheimer.
Giovanni perdió a su padre y su abuela por la enfermedad de Alzheimer.
Evelyn es la principal cuidadora de su madre que padece Alzheimer.
Transcripción:
Alzheimer es una enfermedad muy triste.Las personas pierden su identidad, se olvidan de sus familiares, de los nombres, llega el punto en que no reconocen a sus propios hijos. Uno de diez americanos de 65 años tiene la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Dos terceras partes son mujeres. Para más información, acceda BrightFocus.org.
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