Phil Robertson Faces Serious devastating diagnosis

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It was revealed by Jase Robertson, a star of Duck Dynasty, that his father, Phil Robertson, had been diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. During an episode of the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast, it was shared that the family had been attempting to determine Phil’s diagnosis. It was mentioned that doctors were confident he was suffering from a blood disease.

Additionally, it was stated by Jase that this blood disease was accompanied by the early stages of Alzheimer’s. It was explained that Phil’s health had been deteriorating. The condition was said to be causing widespread issues throughout his body, with its progression described as accelerated. The observation was made by Alan Robertson, Phil’s eldest son, that their father experienced fluctuations in his condition, having both good days and bad days, which are typical for those living with Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s disease has been characterized as the most common cause of dementia, according to the Mayo Clinic. The disease is linked to a biological process involving the buildup of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. It was noted that an estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, with 70 percent of cases occurring in those aged 75 and above. Efforts to improve Phil’s comfort and memory were also described by Jase, who mentioned that various measures were being explored by the family to provide support during this challenging time.