YES! is thrilled to have our Board President Shannon Hammond dancing at the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Ball on April 6, 2024.
Shannon is knowledgeable in many aspects of dementia, working in elder law for years. When Lewy Body dementia struck too close in 2014, it opened her eyes even more. Her mother’s diagnosis spurred her to be an advocate and resource for others on similar journeys.
I was around 11 years old when my dad was diagnosed with Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s in 2020. I was aware he was changing in some ways a year before his diagnosis; however, I did not know why. I could also tell something was different, but this wasn’t confirmed until my mother told me about his diagnosis later in the year. In that moment, I was confused. I didn’t know what to think or even how I should have felt. I wasn’t knowledgeable on exactly what Alzheimer’s was; however, I knew the gist of what was going to happen – he was going to lose his memories.
Our mission is to provide education and support for families affected by young onset dementia.
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