Author: McKinley Corbley / Source: Good News Network
Three years ago, Ron Robert was “shocked” and distressed over his Alzheimer’s diagnosis – but instead of letting the disease get the better of him, it has inspired a brand new chapter of his life.
As a means of keeping his mind sharp, the 81-year-old started taking classes at King’s University College in London, Ontario.
Enrolling in the school has not only helped the Canadian senior stay engaged, it is also helping to inspire his fellow dementia patients and raise awareness for what it’s like to live with the disease.
“Too many people, they get diagnosed with something like Alzheimer’s and they think somehow it’s the end,” Robert told CTV News in the video below. “Well, it’s not an end – it’s just a new beginning. It’s something you’ve got to work at. And actually, it’s a good thing because I was getting quite bored being retired! So this is all a new challenge for me.”
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