Alzheimer's disease May 25, 2022 5:52 pm

‘This Is Us' Raises Awareness About Alzheimer's Disease

The final season of “This Is Us” has focused on the matriarch of the Pearson family – Rebecca’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease and how the family has reacted. News4’s Doreen Gentzler spoke to Ana Nelson with the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter about the show’s depiction of the disease and how families can get help with treatment and resources. Advice for patients and caregivers is available at 1-800-272-3900.

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