Caring for Alzheimer's

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Richard Taylor, a psychologist from Houston, TX who has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, probably of the Alzheimer’s type, tells his story. To learn more, visit Richard’s website at www.richardtaylorphd.com

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. But did you know this debilitating disease is not diagnosed in just the elderly? Young-onset can happen to someone as early as their 40s — maybe even younger.

Without Warning is a program for people journeying with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Inspired by someone affected by younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Without Warning supports and empowers individuals and their families who face Alzheimer’s disease early in life. Designed to enhance vitality and quality of life, Without Warning’s specifically tailored programs offer individuals and their families opportunities for education and support. By realizing that “we are not alone,” we hope individuals and their family members will find purpose, dignity and the opportunity to live each day with meaning and grace. All meetings are at St. Peter’s Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. Learn more at www.rush.edu

A review of important events and developments in and around the Alzheimer’s Association throughout 2010.

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Alzheimer’s is a disease that devastates countless lives and now, a new test could lead to early detection. But will diagnosed patients be willing to prepare for what lies ahead?

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Emmy Award-winning CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen shares his journey into life as a caregiver to his wife, Jan, diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease at fifty-five. An intimate and courageously honest memoir about devastating loss, enduring love, and finding strength to carry on, Jan’s Story is a gift to other families dealing with younger onset Alzheimer’s, not because their challenges and decisions will exactly mirror Barry’s and Jan’s, but because they will know that they’re not alone.

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