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A review by raingirlpdx
Before I Forget: Love, Hope, Help, and Acceptance in Our Fight Against Alzheimer's by B. Smith
3.0
A but pedantic in chapters heavily focused on the science of Alzheimer's, but should be on the bookshelf next to "Still Alice." Before I Forget weaves the quick decline of early onset victim B. Smith with the staggering facts on Alzheimer's, including its disproportionate impact on communities of color. The book begins with B's diagnosis at age 64, and ends prior to her death in February 2020.
Takeaways -
Alzheimer's research in underfunded in comparison to its impact.
Alzheimer's deaths are underreported on death certificates and in obituaries due to stigma - related causes are swapped in.
No current drugs prevent or cure Alzheimer's - a diagnosis is a death sentence.
20% of cases are early onset - meaning diagnosis is before age 64.
Takeaways -
Alzheimer's research in underfunded in comparison to its impact.
Alzheimer's deaths are underreported on death certificates and in obituaries due to stigma - related causes are swapped in.
No current drugs prevent or cure Alzheimer's - a diagnosis is a death sentence.
20% of cases are early onset - meaning diagnosis is before age 64.