This Rare Illness Acts Just Like Alzheimer's, But It Affects Children

If you've ever known someone with Alzheimer's disease, you know it's absolutely heartbreaking. Seeing a loved one suffer memory loss and confusion and having no way to help them can feel hopeless. People with Alzheimer's tend to be elderly, but there's a rare illness just like it that can affect children. Kids with Sanfilippo syndrome have shortened lifespans and forget how to do basic tasks. One brave family is trying to bring awareness to the illness and find a cure. Carter Sarkar is just four years old, but he has been diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome. Flickr / zeevveez He loves...

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