Man with Alzheimer’s and care partner work to educate about the disease

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November 12, 2014
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Man with Alzheimer’s and care partner work to educate about the disease
In April 2013, Vern Gillmore was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. When Vern first started to experience the warning signs, he wasn’t prepared to hear the words “Alzheimer’s disease.” Today, Vern and his wife and care partner Karen are working together to educate others about the disease while facing their daily challenges head on.

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