Editor’s Note: Join the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Join one of our 16 Walks at alz.org/walk.

In order to create a world without Alzheimer’s, we need to talk about the disease. Openness about Alzheimer’s eliminates the stigma surrounding it and helps people understand what Alzheimer’s is. Myriam Marquez is one of our most dedicated advocates and lives with Alzheimer’s disease. She recently sat down with these kids to show people with Alzheimer’s are people, and nothing less.

A huge shout out goes to WatchCut for helping raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. Join the fight at alzwa.org.