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"Madam President, as a former health care professional of over 30 years, it was distressing to learn that Parliament would not be consulted regarding the Commission’s new proposals on Alzheimer’s disease. However, we must move on.
As Europe’s population becomes older, the impact of Alzheimer’s will become deeper too. The number of Alzheimer’s cases worldwide is predicted to grow from 35 million today to 107 million cases in 2050.
One of the most harrowing aspects of Alzheimer’s disease is the many people it affects apart from the patient. In Ireland, for example, there are 50 000 listed carers to cater for Ireland’s 44 000 sufferers. This disease is often called a family disease because of the chronic stress of watching a loved one slowly decline.
The further role of the European Parliament in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease should not be discounted. Any new direction by the EU should take account of Parliament’s unique voice on the matter and should move to assist not just Alzheimer’s sufferers but also the many carers who work to increase their quality of life."@en1
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