Author Richie Freiman published his book, The Optimistics, this past summer, a powerful account of three men in their 50s diagnosed with young-onset dementia who formed their own club—complete with matching t-shirts. He connected with these men with the help of the young-onset dementia (YOD) support group facilitated by YES! in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association.
A recent article on the website Nature highlights the evolving ways that researchers are finding to diagnose Alzheimer’s and related diseases. This article in particular talks about the promise that blood tests have on earlier diagnosis and potentially treatment as well. It shows the impact these tests can have on a real-life situation using the story of a YES! support group participant named Daryl.
Read the full story here: Reading the signs of dementia
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