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Ep129: Facing Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Together – Jeanette and Jeremy’s Journey
What’s it like to face an Alzheimer’s diagnosis at just 50 years old? In this emotional and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Jeanette and Jeremy as they share their story about navigating life after Jeremy’s early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
We cover:
• 🧠 Spotting the Signs: From misplaced passports to personality changes, how Jeanette first knew something wasn’t right.
• 💬 Diagnosis and Acceptance: Jeremy opens up about the moment he was diagnosed and how he’s facing the changes.
• ❤️ Family, Laughter, and Coping: How their family leans on humour and honesty to stay connected through it all.
• 📝 Practical Advice: Tips on navigating doctor visits, finding support, and setting up systems to make life easier.
If you or someone you love is facing Alzheimer’s or memory-related challenges, this episode’s for you. 💬🎙️
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