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FRANKLIN, Tenn. - More than five million Americans now live with Alzheimer's disease - something researchers in Franklin hope to change.
Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. There is currently no known cure.
A research study in Franklin has been looking for volunteers to help study a new drug that could make a difference.
Just a year ago, Sandy Boswell was an active, semi-retired carpenter until Alzheimer's robbed him of his memory and any chance of working again.
"Just looking at him today, and his memory from yesterday is very devastating," said Albert Bell.
Bell is Sandy's caregiver. He has enrolled the 73-year-old in the research study.
"We feel by volunteering, maybe with this new drug - at least slow the progression down or cure the disease if not help Mr. Boswell or some other patients," said researcher Dr. William Petrie.
Petrie said the new drug has shown promise with the disease, but more patients are needed to join a nationwide study to learn if the drug works and whether it is safe.
"We will only know years from now if it will work, but it looks......
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