Problem
Alzheimer's is long known to be a disease that can shorten our lifespan, and in particular our quality of life. Those who have a loved one who is or has been affected will tell you that you lose a piece of the person over and over again every single day.
After reading the article, converse in your discussion posting about the impact that this discovery could have on the life of yourself or of someone you know. Use your opportunity in your peer reply to relate to a situation that your classmate has experienced.