By Karen Sharp
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Alzheimer s causes memory loss, the disorder can also lead to a number of other symptoms, including depression, mood swings, irritability and delusions. This disease is hard on the one going through it and for their loved ones.
54 year old Connecticut woman, Lisa Marshall s husband Peter was diagnosed with early-on set Alzheimer s at the age of 53. The devastating neurological disorder affects nearly 6 million people in the United States age 65 and older and is primarily associated with progressive memory loss, according to Mayo Clinic.
Lisa took on the roll of being his care taker and decided to document their journey on Facebook. She wanted to be able to help others who are going through this disease and hopes it will help others understand it a little bit better.
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