article_snippet: Chris Graham was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at just 34.
article_snippet: Chris Graham was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at just 34.
article_snippet: The father-of-three, from Carterton in Oxfordshire, is experiencing mild memory problems, but knows it is a case of when, not if, Chris Graham dementia progresses.
article_snippet: Although Chris Graham is young, the disease process will affect Chris Graham in the same way as the estimated 500,000 people with Alzheimer's in the UK.
article_snippet: Mr Graham, who was medically discharged from the Army in January after 23 years' service, said: 'My friends didn't believe me when I told My friends I had early-onset Alzheimer's disease. '
article_snippet: Chris Graham continued: 'My family has been hit hard by Alzheimer's.
article_snippet: early-onset Alzheimer's disease also claimed the life of Mr Graham's father.
article_snippet: Mr Graham's said: 'My family has been hit hard by Alzheimer's.
article_snippet: Mr Graham's is now taking part in research studies at University College London's Institute of Neurology to help scientists understand the earliest signs of Alzheimer's to boost the search for new treatments.
article_snippet: Mr Graham's is sharing Mr Graham's story in the same week a YouGov survey commissioned by Alzheimer's Research UK.
article_snippet: Hilary Evans, Director at Alzheimer's Research UK, said: 'Chris embodies everything that goes against the dementia stereotype – Chris's young and fit and Chris zest for life in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. '
article_snippet: Although Chris form of Alzheimer's is rare, the tragic consequences it has had on Chris relatives will resonate with thousands of families across the UK who have experienced Alzheimer's. '
article_snippet: Chris situation shows how profound the impact of Alzheimer's can be –
article_snippet: To find out more about Mr Graham's, Chris challenge, Chris family's story and about inherited Alzheimer's disease, visit www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/chris .
highlights_snippet: Chris Graham was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's five years ago .
  