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Seth Rogen opens up about Alzheimer's Awareness on CSPAN
Posted on 2/26/14 at 11:15 pm
Posted on 2/26/14 at 11:15 pm
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Sitting beside a former congressman from Kansas struggling with Alzheimer's, Seth Rogen opened up today before a Senate committee in Washington about his family's own personal battles with the disease.
Rogen, 31, began dating his now-wife Lauren Miller nine years ago when he met her parents for the first time.
He said after meeting the family, Miller admitted something was wrong with her mother Adele. Not long after that, her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's while only in her mid-50's.
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Posted on 2/26/14 at 11:17 pm to JBeam
Celebrities being called before Congress for various causes seems like one giant circle jerk to me
Posted on 2/26/14 at 11:21 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
I agree, but this is a worthier cause than most, and he does have a personal involvement. Maybe more people will listen because it's him and not some random citizen telling the same story.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 11:22 pm to JBeam
Poli board?
Or maybe just no board?
Or maybe just no board?
Posted on 2/26/14 at 11:24 pm to Jim Rockford
my bad, I didn't mentioning in the title why he was speaking on the issue [Mother In Law].
Posted on 2/26/14 at 11:34 pm to JBeam
As someone who has seen a family member with alzheimer's, I can say that Seth is right about this.
Like he said, at first I thought it was simply forgetfulness, but then when you see someone who can't even recognize their own kids, then someone who can't speak in complete sentences anymore, it changes the way you look at this disease.
Like he said, at first I thought it was simply forgetfulness, but then when you see someone who can't even recognize their own kids, then someone who can't speak in complete sentences anymore, it changes the way you look at this disease.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 11:39 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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Celebrities being called before Congress for various causes seems like one giant circle jerk to me
We're talking about it. That's the point. Don't be a dick.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 11:41 pm to Cap Crunch
He should stick to curing male pattern baldness.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 11:55 pm to JBeam
I thought he did a good job. Stayed true to his usual self and used his name to help promote awareness. What's not to like?
Posted on 2/27/14 at 12:18 am to JBeam
I made it a minute and had to bail because of his gaspy, wheezy laugh.
And I have family members with Alzheimer's, so that's saying something.
And I have family members with Alzheimer's, so that's saying something.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 12:30 am to JBeam
I watched the speech earlier; he did a good job. He represented the National Alzheimer's Association on a witness panel at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing. He has an Alzheimer's charity and personal experience through his mother-in-law. They were taking testimony and considering the economic impact of the disease.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 8:02 am to TigerattheU
My mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at 56. I think it's great that he is trying to bring awareness to this horrible disease. I give Seth props to getting behind this cause and bringing more awareness. Most people would be shocked to find out how many people in their 50's are being diagnosed with the disease. The economic impact is mindboggling for families. My mom had a masters degree in education and was an assistant principal at a middle school. Not only did my dad lose her salary but is paying 50K a year for her to be in a nursing home.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 8:05 am to Teddy Ruxpin
quote:It's at least an attention grab, but it's and attention grab for a good cause. I see nothing wrong with it.
Celebrities being called before Congress for various causes seems like one giant circle jerk to me
Posted on 2/27/14 at 8:06 am to Teddy Ruxpin
quote:Seth Rogan talks to congress about alzheimers research, it gets to the front page of reddit, TD, etc and more people see it and may donate
Celebrities being called before Congress for various causes seems like one giant circle jerk to me
joe schmo talks to congress about alzheimers, no one cares
that's reality
Posted on 2/27/14 at 8:11 am to JBeam
This isn't like he's being called as an "expert" because he played an Alzheimer's patient in a movie, or Ted Danson being called as an expert oceanographer.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 8:21 am to Teddy Ruxpin
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Celebrities being called before Congress for various causes seems like one giant circle jerk to me
I have no problem with celebrities/athletes using their fame to further causes like this. I'm willing to bet the majority of them that support causes or foundations are doing it for more than just to have their picture in the paper.
Better than hearing the Kardashian bullshite.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 8:34 am to Teddy Ruxpin
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Celebrities being called before Congress for various causes seems like one giant circle jerk to me
Would you have clicked the link if it wasn't a celebrity?
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:51 am to JBeam
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Rogen explained that in a span of 35 years, 16 million Americans will have Alzheimer's -- a disease that experts explained is the most costly disease in America, topping $200 billion for those who need care, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
Wow! I didn't realize Alzheimer's was the costliest disease in the US.
I don't see how anyone can fault Rogen for this.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:53 am to JBeam
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only in her mid-50's
same as my Mom.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 10:07 am to JBeam
I think it's pretty awesome anytime and anyway for this to get more attention. It's something that's very close to my heart and it almost feels like it's a disease that gets put on the back burner because only old people at the end of their life get it. At least that's the common assumption.
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