There’s Only One Thing This Man Wants You to Know About Alzheimer’s

There's no doubt that isolation tends to set in as people age, especially if they have a disease like Alzheimer's. This is very painful, and Alan Beamer from Big Rapids, Michigan displays that sentiment poignantly in this video his wife shot. Beamer has Alzheimer's, and after his diagnosis hit, those in his social circle started treating him differently. Be sure to grab a tissue before hearing what he has to say to them.

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