When Jose Belardo was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 50, his wife, Elaine’s first thoughts were of loss and hopelessness. Her thoughts of despair took her straight to the end of what she believed would be the disease process. And she found herself obsessing about what she already knew about the disease — the suffering, stress and sadness of watching a loved one lose themselves without hope of finding their way back.
Juliette Bradley, who is the Communications Director for the Alzheimer’s Association – Heart of America Chapter makes sure that Alzheimer’s patients and their families also know there is hope — and help. She says although the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is overwhelming for most people, the Heart of America Chapter is here to help anyone who is in the midst of an Alzheimer’s journey.
Family walks side by side on difficult journey
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