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This Morning presenter says the NHS sometimes forgets about the elderly and more needs to be done to help them

 

RYLAN Clark is in pieces after losing his nan to Alzheimer's.

The This Morning presenter's grandmother Rose Walsh was 87-years-old when she passed away last Monday.

Rylan Clark is struggling with the loss of his nan [WENN]

"I'm absolutely heartbroken, but in a way we lost her moths ago," he told The Sun. 

"The last time I saw her was just over two weeks ago and a part of me wanted that to be the last time I saw her. 

"[While we were talking] she suddenly had this moment of clarity. She looked me in the eyes and said 'I love you. Stop worrying.'"

It's been reported that there is now a new blood test that can help fight the cruel disease.

The BBBOTS presenter wants more to be done to help Alzheimer's sufferers [Wenn]

However, the breakthrough is too little too late for Rylan's nan and the former X Factor star says more needs to be done to help sufferers.

"We need a cure – surely someone can find a cure," he added.

"I love the NHS but a lot of services do give up on old people.

"This country forgets about old people and it's just not right."

Information about Alzheimer’s and related dementias are available from Alzheimer’s Research UK. See alzheimersresearchuk.org or call 0300 111 5555.

Rylan Clark says his nan was the inspiration behind his career [WENN]