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A Decade Of Alzheimer's Devastating Impact

More than 10 years ago, Tom DeBaggio was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. He was 57. At the time, he talked with NPR about his illness. He wanted to document his decline, to break through what he called the "shame and silence" of Alzheimer's. Now, he can't walk, talk or feed himself. (NPR)
More than 10 years ago, Tom DeBaggio was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. He was 57. At the time, he talked with NPR about his illness. He wanted to document his decline, to break through what he called the "shame and silence" of Alzheimer's. Now, he can't walk, talk or feed himself. (NPR)

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