Is it written in high school science textbooks that Alzheimers Disease affects even the most intelligent human beings on earth? Not in any textbook read by Charles K. Kao.
In 2009, Dr. Kao was awarded the Nobel Prize for physics for his tremendous achievements and contributions to fiber optic technology. The "Father of Fiber Optics" received his award not knowing why he was receiving it in the first place because Alzheimers was quickly thrown into the equation.
At 76 years of age, Dr. Charles lives in Mountain View, California with his wife.
Charles K. Kao's story, as well as countless individuals' stories - including my own father's, will be spotlighted tonight on NBC Nightly News. I hope you guys watch and listen.
Like most Alzheimers sufferers, Kao finds it hard to put words together; it's often hard to express what they are thinking and feeling (even if it doesn't quite make sense most of the time).
"Saying what I want to say from my heart, it's very difficult to do." Kao says.
We know. But take comfort, we feel what you want to say. Sometimes, no word can or will ever describe it.
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