{
  "id": 3991412,
  "title": "Scourge of Alzheimer’s — A slow dying of memory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/scourge-of-alzheimers-a-slow-dying-of-memory",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-28T16:01:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Borneo Post Online",
    "slug": "borneo-post-online",
    "url": "https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/08/29/scourge-of-alzheimers-a-slow-dying-of-memory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and fatal brain disorder, not simply forgetfulness that comes with aging, despite common misconceptions. This condition affects people of all backgrounds and demographics, crossing racial, religious, and gender lines. The Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia reported that as of 2020, there were an estimated 204,000 to 264,000 Malaysians living with dementia in the end-stage, which requires around-the-clock care. This number is projected to increase significantly, reaching 637,500 to 825,000 by 2050.\n\nThe disease has touched the lives of many, including the author, who experienced the devastation of watching their mother succumb to Alzheimer's at the age of 87. The author credits their family's strong bond and love for their mother as a source of resilience during her illness. The experience also brought the children of the author's mother closer together, despite geographical distances.\n\nThe author emphasizes the importance of caring for seniors, as it is the greatest responsibility we have towards our loved ones. They believe that love is the strongest force that transcends time and endures all hardships. In the face of Alzheimer's, the author finds comfort in the knowledge that their devotion and love for their mother triumphed over the disease. As a Baby Boomer entering the \"bonus years\" of life expectancy, the author hopes that advancements in medical research, such as the recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer's treatment announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, will bring relief to those affected by this devastating condition.",
  "summary": "PEOPLE do not realize that Alzheimer’s disease is not necessarily old age forgetfulness. It is a progressive and fatal affliction, and a staggering number of people develop this dementia every day. You do not just wake up one day with dementia or Alzheimer’s as these conditions are developmental and progressive. It used to be that [...] The post Scourge of Alzheimer’s — A slow dying of memory…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}