Youngtimers co-founder Marty Reiswig opens up about confronting a family history of familial Alzheimer’s, choosing whether to learn his genetic status, and finding purpose through research, advocacy, family, and hope for the future.
Glenda's story: Preparing for a familial Alzheimer's disease test result
After witnessing Alzheimer’s affect two generations of her family, Glenda spent seven months preparing for the possibility of carrying a familial Alzheimer’s mutation. She shares the support, planning, fear, faith, and unexpected emotions that shaped her journey—and what happened after she learned her result.
Andres's story: Life with the PSEN1 Jalisco mutation, and the choice to stay optimistic
Jetske's story: Overcoming isolation in the face of familial Alzheimer's genetics
In this interview, we speak with a member of the Youngtimers community who is a public advocate, a researcher and a strong voice for FAD. She has published a book and appeared on television in the Netherlands, sharing her own genetic story to help reduce isolation surrounding familial Alzheimer’s disease.
Karen’s story: Escaping a familial Alzheimer’s disease genetic mutation
Dan's story: Legal and financial tips from a family with familial Alzheimer's disease
The weight of knowing: living with one's genetic results for familial Alzheimer’s
Kristina’s story: Genetic testing, hope, and support in the face of familial Alzheimer’s genetics
In this interview, we hear from a member of the Youngtimers community whose son and husband were her inspiration to know whether she carried the genetic mutation that has plagued her family. Kristina talks about the decisions to pursue genetic testing, finding a genetic counselor through the VA, and what it was like to talk to family about her results.