A conversation with neurologist Dr. Randall Bateman

Dr. Bateman, Director of the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Network Trials Unit, discusses the basics of early onset Alzheimer’s disease providing context for our understanding of the current Alzheimer’s research landscape.

A step-by-step guide to navigating genetic testing

The Youngtimers Guide to Genetic Testing is a two-part series that helps EOFAD patients, at-risk individuals and families successfully navigate the genetic testing process, bringing in perspective and insight from experts and patients who have personal experience with genetic testing.

A conversation with neurologist Dr. Randall Bateman

Dr. Bateman, Director of the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Network Trials Unit, discusses more advanced topics of Alzheimer’s research and clinical trial participation for the early onset familial Alzheimer’s disease community.

A conversation with genetic counselor Jill Goldman, CGC

Jill Goldman, a leading expert in genetic counseling for early onset familial Alzheimer’s disease patients and families, discusses the ins and outs of genetic testing, including how to know if you’re ready, what to expect, and other recommendations.

A conversation with a community member about testing positive

Community insights on genetic testing. Here, we talk to a fellow Youngtimer about testing positive and knowing they carry an EOFAD mutation. They share their story and offer a unique perspective for those thinking about testing.

A conversation with fertility specialist Dr. Laxmi Kondapalli

​Dr. Laxmi Kondapalli, a fertility specialist and leading expert in fertility preservation, discusses egg and sperm freezing for EOFAD patients and at-risk individuals, which also includes the first step of IVF cycle for those interested in preimplantation genetic testing.

A conversation with a community member about testing negative

Community insights on other side of genetic testing. Here, we talk to a fellow Youngtimer about testing negative and knowing you do not carry an EOFAD mutation. They share their story and offer a unique perspective for those thinking about testing.

A step-by-step guide to navigating genetic testing

The Youngtimers Guide to Genetic Testing is a two-part series that helps EOFAD patients, at-risk individuals and families successfully navigate the genetic testing process, bringing in perspective and insight from experts and patients who have personal experience with genetic testing.

A conversation with a community member about genetic testing

Community insights on other side of genetic testing. Here, we talk to a fellow Youngtimer about their testing experience. They share their story and offer a unique perspective for those thinking about testing.

A guide to understand the first part of the IVF cycle

The Youngtimers Guide to Egg Freezing is a two-part series that helps EOFAD patients, at-risk individuals and families successfully navigate fertility preservation, bringing in perspective and insight from experts and patients who have personal experience with egg retrieval procedures.

A guide to understand the first part of the IVF cycle

The Youngtimers Guide to Egg Freezing is a two-part series that helps EOFAD patients, at-risk individuals and families successfully navigate fertility preservation, bringing in perspective and insight from experts and patients who have personal experience with egg retrieval procedures.

A conversation about financial security during the disease journey

Community insights on how to successfully navigate the disease journey from a legal and financial perspective. Dan is a fellow community member who has helped his siblings affected by EOFAD. Here, he shares his story and recommendations for those seeking to plan ahead.  

An explanation of commonly used genetics terms in EOFAD

This Youngtimers Learning Center article provides a basic understanding of genetics, including a list of commonly used genetics terms in the EOFAD community, clarifying the difference between a mutation and a gene, and explaining what autosomal dominance means.

Understanding dementia and Alzheimer's disease

This Youngtimers Learning Center article provides a basic understanding of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. How are they related? How are they different from one another?

Current standard treatments & investigational therapies

This Youngtimers Learning Center article provides information about current early onset familial Alzheimer’s disease treatment, including standard FDA approved and investigational therapies.

Frequently asked questions about EOFAD mutations

This Youngtimers Learning Center article provides information about mutations that cause early onset familial  Alzheimer's disease, including how many there are, what a specific mutations means, and how to learn more about your family's mutation

Understanding the differences between EOFAD and late onset Alzheimer's disease

This Youngtimers Learning Center article clarifies the differences and similarities between early onset familial Alzheimer's disease and the more common late onset form of Alzheimer's disease.

An exploration into the impact EOFAD has had on Alzheimer's research

This Youngtimers Learning Center article explores the tremendous role and impact EOFAD patients have had on Alzheimer's disease research and discoveries.

A conversation with Aaron Eisenach about insurance solutions for Long-Term Care

​Aaron Eisenach is an expert in long-term care planning solutions. In this interview, we discuss what options are available for those at-risk of developing early onset familial Alzheimer's disease.