These kids have been diagnosed with childhood dementia

These kids have been diagnosed with childhood dementia | 7.30

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You might know of dementia as mainly affecting older Australians, but in rare cases, it also affects children. The impact is the same: a loss of memory and a slowing of the brain.
Families say childhood dementia is underfunded and under researched, and they want greater public awareness to help improve their children's lives. Jason Om reports.
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@amandahaskin7230 6 ай бұрын

I can’t imagine how heartbreaking it is as a parent having hopes and dreams and wanting everything for your children and your child losing there memories such amazing parents and beautiful children I wish nobody had to go through dementia

@childhooddementiainitiativ4040 6 ай бұрын

Great story, 7.30. It's so important that awareness of childhood dementia grows. Kids urgently need more research, improved care, and meaningful inclusion. Awareness is key to making that happen.

@NOYFB 6 ай бұрын

I’ve never heard of this before. So sad. God bless this family.

@Linda-pg3so 6 ай бұрын

I had no idea. Truly heart breaking.😔.

@h.b16 6 ай бұрын

One kid having dementia is tragic. But two kids? I have no words for how terrible that would be.

@Mary-po4ti 6 ай бұрын

Gosh, so sad. ❤❤

@lisaeveleigh1334 6 ай бұрын

This is just absolutely awful, I couldn’t imagine having my children from babies teaching them how to learn and do things to be nearly back at that stage at 14, I pray for these families having to plan their childrens funerals 💔❤️

@coraynbell8991 6 ай бұрын

Loud music ruins the video and is not necessary!

@lizwhittleston5963 6 ай бұрын

How do they diagnose it.

@JunaidWolf3 6 ай бұрын

They say it on the video sort of

@marksteer8642 6 ай бұрын

Vaccinated

@gisellemagraibhaigh8342 6 ай бұрын

Maybe....but with dementia/Alzheimer's being called diabetes type 3 I wonder if a strict ketogenic diet has been tried to examine the role of insulin and metabolic pathways

@galrachcjtamzin99 6 ай бұрын

@@gisellemagraibhaigh8342 I would also consider adding fats to the strict keto regime.

6 ай бұрын

They mentioned genetics. Re-watch.

@marksteer8642 6 ай бұрын

They always say genetics if they are afraid of the findings ....who funds research .

@marksteer8642 6 ай бұрын

@@gisellemagraibhaigh8342worth a try instead of trusting medical science .