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Recently Diagnosed with Alzheimer's

If you were recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and are interested in clinical trials or participating in research there is a site you can go to see if you might qualify to participate in a mild Alzheimer's study.

www.MildAlzheimersStudy.com 

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  • SSkye
    SSkye Member Posts: 2
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    I am curious what the first few things you recommend someone who lives on their own do after receiving an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis. Thank you.
  • Amy Joy
    Amy Joy Member Posts: 90
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     I was diagnosed with early onset dementia at 49.

    I hope to be in a clinical study for a cure.  

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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