Alzheimer's At 46: Living With Young Onset Dementia

When George found out he had dementia, he was only 46 years old. Talking Point explores why a disease associated with the elderly is affecting more and more Singaporeans under the age of 65.

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[warrenstates]

Good for George to not give up. May your wife continue to have strength, love and support to keep helping you. George, you are a very fortunate man to have such a lovely wife.

[niu]

Sad case!😭 The faithful wife stood by him, there is no telling how long the illness will be. Taking care off dementia patient can be very draining

[nonnalovepriceless]

So sad my father had dimentia he just turned 53
RIP daddy I love you and I see you and mummy in paradise
Soon .

[noahchrisella]

The irony of this video is the patient himself was a very very active person

[carringtonlefayette]

Beyond heart rendering. It is the long goodbye.
George you are a Love.
This made me weep.

[fauxmanchu]

Tragic for everyone concerned. Very sad.

[elainecampbell]

Thank you George for sharing your life with us! I am so happy you are working in the cafe. That's a great opportunity. Your wife seems lovely and I'm so glad you do not have to go through this alone. I worked with adults who had dementia for 25 years. They would have loved to have had the chance to work int he cafe. I wish there were cafes like that all through the U. S.!

[appleberries]

When the idea of cafe, health and working with both young and more elders all come to one place. Love the last clip lead by the Alzheimers Society in Singapore. <3

[Lion-fjwp]

They're millions of Dementia. Patients who are in their forties suffering with dementia, to see someone you love forgetting where they live, forgetting where they put things, forgetting family names. Everything about daily activities is difficult for them .its frustrating for the patients and difficult for families to understand.

[galenyeo]

We filmed this. Peace to Lynn, George and the family.

[maxalberts]

Horribly sad. Please folks, contribute to Alzheimer's awareness in any way you can.

[baconbap]

Unfortunately, that is not true. One of my best friends died at 67 from Alzheimer's. She was diagnosed in her 50s. She was in excellent shape, ate right, took care of herself, even loved to sing. Now, my cousin in his 60s has it, highly educated, excercises a lot, and also a singer. It's tragic.

[amandahirschfeld]

This disease is so sad and frustrating for everyone involved. The cafe is such a awesome idea💕

[lestercombs]

Just the courage and love this beautiful lady shows is incredible.

[hafizhasarah]

Get well soon, Uncle George!!!
We love you

[cillamoke]

Poor darling xx my heart goes out to him and his wife xx

[rikib]

I had 100%, engineer with 3degrees, 2masters and published articles. Turned 60 3days ago, early dimentia. I drink mentat, it helps a bit. Sad coz I know I have it. Stay blessed

[wilsont]

Low fat diet may cause the onset of dementia at an earlier age, do read the book written by Dr Mary Newport: "Alzheimers Disease: What If There was a Cure?" Be amazed by what have gone very wrong with our modern diet and the advice that has been given out by the media.

[frank-tsyr]

I hope this family stays strong and gets help from above

[amyschulmeister]

Dementia runs in my family. My has started displaying symptoms of it already. She is 70 years old. I hope that I don’t get it early on. I am in my forties but I forget things sometimes.