<p>for my USC essay i wrote about my grandma’s illness-dementia and i was just wondering if it is necessary to describe what the illness is…i’ve been told to put it and to not put it…any inputs?</p>
<p>Maybe do a brief description of the disease, but you could do it by describing your grandpa’s particular condition and his behavior</p>
<p>you want to make sure they know what you mean without sounding like an encyclopedia (may be condescending to someone who is very familiar with it)
hope this helps a little</p>