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The Power of Communication in Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

Written by:  Melinda Mattson Memory Care Advocate & Board Member, Gayle Wells Foundation for Early Onset Alzheimer’s & Care Meaningful communication is at the heart of every trusted relationship, which is what makes the loss of conversation through early onset Alzheimer’s disease especially painful. But with a bit of knowledge and creativity, we can still […]

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What is Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

Written by:  Laura Sutherland & Sara Wuillermin What Is Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease? Early onset Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects people in their 30s through early 60s. While most individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are diagnosed with late onset Alzheimer’s (65 years of age and older) the number of cases of early […]

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The Gayle Wells Foundation Announces Early Onset Alzheimer’s Awareness Day

The Gayle Wells Foundation for Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease & Care (GWF) is proud to announce that the first nationwide Early Onset Alzheimer’s Awareness Day will be recognized on September 14. Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease affects people in their 30s through 60s, and there is no effective treatment or cure. This population is often overlooked because […]

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