"The disease took a relentless presence in our lives. My father would call from work and say to me, 'You can't go out with the boys to the park and play baseball. You have to stay home and make sure Mom doesn't get lost.' In the eyes of an 8 year old, that's especially tough."
Alzheimer's disease is poised to become the public health crisis of the 21st century. We must act now before the disease overwhelms our families, communities and healthcare system.
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