
Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Finding Joy
Eugenia doesn’t look at her Alzheimer’s disease with fear. She says the knowledge of her disease motivates her to be positive and find joy every day.
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Eugenia doesn’t look at her Alzheimer’s disease with fear. She says the knowledge of her disease motivates her to be positive and find joy every day.
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