The common conception of Alzheimer’s Disease is that it is an elderly disease, affecting Grandma and Grandpa in their 80’s. This is not the whole story. Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease is defined as affecting those under the age of 65, but there is a growing number of people being diagnosed in their 40’s and 50’s.
The Alzheimer Spouse website – www.thealzheimerspouse.com – is addressing this situation with an expanded EOAD section, including the newest – An easy link to the February 2009 “Younger Onset Dementia – A Practical Guide” from Alzheimer’s Australia. This is the most informative and comprehensive resource on Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, and it includes sections on other dementias such as Lewy Bodies, Vascular, Frontal Lobe, and Huntington’s. It is highly recommended by our members.
A sampling of comments:
“I have about 15 sites book marked that are related specifically to FTD and EOAD. I've been researching the subject heavily for a year now trying to find that proverbial 'clue'. I have to tell you, this reference is THE MOST comprehensive and beneficial I've seen yet on this subject.”
“That reference is the best ever.”
“I agree, this reference is very good. I didn't see one thing that I disagreed with. Good discussion about how the brain works and how damage to a certain area caused certain symptoms.”
“Wow, what a report, I now believe my husband has FTD with Lewy Bodies. It described him to a tee.”
The original EOAD section has been expanded and updated. It includes a large variety of informative articles and videos, many about the Alzheimer Website’s own members.
There are two more very important EOAD sections, specifically for the younger victims of this dreadful disease – the teens of EOAD parents. There is a link to a website by and for teens that offers support, information, and message boards for EOAD kids to discuss their issues that none of their regular peers would understand. There is also a link to a camp designed for EOAD kids to get away and have some summer fun and connect with other kids who can relate to their struggles.
The message boards at www.thealzheimerspouse.com are unique in that they consist entirely of spouses who can relate as no one else is able, the emotional issues that come with losing a life partner to a disease that takes them away piece by piece. The boards are filled with spouses of all ages who understand each other.
The heart of the website are the daily blogs written by its founder,Joan Gershman, who takes you through her struggles to adapt to life and marriage with her own husband, who was diagnosed at the age of 63.
Log onto www.thealzheimerspouse.com and meet a community of spouses who support and understand one another.
