Danny Glover's daughter noticed subtle changes long before his diagnosis, highlighting how Alzheimer's can begin almost unnoticed, reports LADbible.
The first signs were easy to miss
According to his daughter, the earliest changes were not major memory lapses but small differences in the stories Danny Glover would tell.
His stories began to change
Mandisa Glover noticed that her father often spoke about his parents, but over time certain details were missing from stories she had heard many times before.
The family became concerned
The missing details led Mandisa to wonder whether there was an underlying reason for the changes she was noticing.
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The diagnosis came later
Danny Glover was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2023.
Alzheimer's affects memory
The disease is the most common form of dementia and can affect memory, thinking and behaviour.
It develops gradually
Symptoms usually become more noticeable over time, although the progression varies from person to person.
Memory is not lost all at once
Danny Glover says he still has many vivid memories and that there are moments he knows he will never forget.
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Coming to terms with the diagnosis takes time
The actor says he is still working to fully accept every aspect of living with Alzheimer's.
Some days are different than others
According to Mandisa, there are times when her father is fully aware of his condition and other times when he is not.
The family continues to explore treatment options
Danny Glover and his family are continuing to work with his doctors to look at available treatment options.
He wants to remain active
Despite the diagnosis, Glover says he does not see it as the end of his life and wants to continue working and contributing to his community.
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Alzheimer's can have several early symptoms
The article notes that early symptoms may include memory problems, difficulties with thinking and reasoning, language problems, changes in how a person sees and hears things, and changes in mood.
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