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Alzheimer's disease is now robbing more than a quarter million Americans of their childhood.

More than a quarter million American children age 8 to 18 are currently caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's. The fictional film my name is lisa depicts the struggles of a 13-year-old girl dealing with her mother's Alzheimer's.

This video won best short film on YouTube, drawing the attention of millions.

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