Aussie family's devastating discovery after one simple slip-up

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Aussie family's devastating discovery after one simple slip-up #breakingnews #australia #dementia #tragedy #family What started as subtle memory lapses and a quiet withdrawal from his sons initially made Lisa fear her 21-year marriage to her husband Cam was breaking down. But after reaching a breaking point and pleading for help from specialists, the Aussie family received a devastating diagnosis: 45-year-old Cam was suffering from young-onset dementia. Forced to stop working and give up driving, Cam admits the heartbreaking emotional toll of facing the condition at such a young age, wishing he was "eighty getting it," while their son confessed, "every time I go to sleep I feel like we lose a little bit of dad." Now, Lisa and Cam are sharing their story to shed light on the subtle early warning signs and show how their family is choosing to hold onto love and joy through life's hardest moments. Connect With news.com.au Online ► [https://www.news.com.au] https://bit.ly/3WC8hOP ▬▬▬▬

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