Max Wallack says he always had a close relationship with his great-grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein.
Young caregiver's experience with Alzheimer's —
Max Wallack says he always had a close relationship with his great-grandmother, Gertrude Finkelstein.
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But when Wallack was 6, Finkelstein -- Great Grams, as he called her -- was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The youngster became one of her caregivers.
Young caregiver's experience with Alzheimer's —
But when Wallack was 6, Finkelstein -- Great Grams, as he called her -- was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The youngster became one of her caregivers.
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Wallack's experience caring for his great-grandmother inspired him to start doing lab work for Alzheimer's research when he was 15.
Young caregiver's experience with Alzheimer's —
Wallack's experience caring for his great-grandmother inspired him to start doing lab work for Alzheimer's research when he was 15.
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Wallack is a junior studying neuroscience at Boston University. After graduation, he wants to attend medical school.
Young caregiver's experience with Alzheimer's —
Wallack is a junior studying neuroscience at Boston University. After graduation, he wants to attend medical school.
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This summer, Wallack co-wrote a children's book, "Why Did Grandma Put Her Underwear in the Refrigerator?" The book is filled with stories and ways to help children learn about Alzheimer's.
Young caregiver's experience with Alzheimer's —
This summer, Wallack co-wrote a children's book, "Why Did Grandma Put Her Underwear in the Refrigerator?" The book is filled with stories and ways to help children learn about Alzheimer's.
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