A lot of us folks in our 20s, 30s, and even 40s don't give much thought to Alzheimer's disease (AD); it's just an "old person's" disease, right? Wrong. According to the Alzheimer's Association, "approximately 200,000 individuals younger than age 65 have younger-onset Alzheimer's." In fact, you can develop and be diagnosed with early onset AD in your 40s.
It's a terrifying disease, one that "kills more than prostate cancer and breast cancer combined." Even if you don't have a loved one who suffers from AD and/or don't think you're at risk (yet), it's still important to understand the symptoms, risks, treatments, etc.
Today I want to share an interview I did with Jacqeline Marcell, author of Elder Rage—or—Take My Father...Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents. Jacqeline's an amazing woman who aims to educate others (regardless of age) on early signs of AD, coping with a loved one who has Alzheimer's or another form of Dementia, tips for managing an elder loved one's care, and more. Take a listen below:
To learn more about Jacqueline and her book Elder Rage, visit www.elderrage.com and tune in to this special spot. Click here for the "Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's" list that she mentioned during the interview.
Another great resource to check out is, of course, the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org). You can read up on the different stages of AD, review AD facts/figures, find local support if you or a loved one suffers from the disease, get involved in fundraising and/or other volunteer opportunities, etc.
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And before I go, I just want to thank everyone for reading this post. I know it's a heavy topic but, as we say here on The Vodka Press, this is one of those conversations we all need to have (with ourselves, our families, and so forth). Next week, I promise to serve up one of my usual sexy and geeky pieces. Take care folks. xoxo
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