Can a cure be found???

There is possibility that a cure for Progeria can be found. The Progeria Research Foundation is searching for a cure and so is The University of Maryland. Research in these fields will hopefully lead to a cure

Getting Involved!

Some organizations that help family's with Progeria are:

1. http://www.progeriaresearch.org/get_involved.html The Progeria Research Foundation
2. http://www.sunshinefoundation.org/ The Sunshine Foundation

Both these foundations support family's whose children have Progeria

Limitations of a Person with Progeria

A child with Progeria does not have many limitations other than his stiff joints. They could live their life like any child.

The Everyday Life of a Person with Progeria

People with Progeria take life one day at a time. This means they live each day to its fullest and try to enjoy every minute they have. They have the spirit of a kid there age, but go each day as though they were 70 or 80. They have trouble walking and have very stiff joints which make lots of day to day activity's harder.

How can Progeria be Treated?

Unfortunately there is currently no cure for Progeria:(
There is extensive research being done on the subject at this time

Life Expectancy of Someone with Progeria

The Average life span of a person with Progeria is approximately 13 years