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Early Onset Alzheimer's: Amanda Wootton's Story

Part 1: “I find that the more I talk about Alzheimer’s the less I fear it.” — Amanda Wootton

Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease has affected a lot of Amanda Wootton's family, so she underwent a genetic test to see if she had the same gene that her mother had. At age 19, she tested positive. Several years later, Amanda is an advocate for the fight against Alzheimer’s and she is a great inspiration. She is also the subject of a Nature of Things documentary about Alzheimer’s Disease.

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EDGAR LEFEBVRE
21-Jan-2010
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My dad had Alzheimer and it is possible that I may get it too. It is very sad thing to forget loves ones...I hope that they can find a cure before I get it.

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Judy D'Angelo
02-Jul-2009
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Wow. Chris, you've done it again, another very moving piece.

Amanda - you are truly a wonderful person. I am hoping for 2 things for you. One, that you are that percentage who NEVER develops Alzheiemer's! Second, that an effective treatment or (even better) a cure for Alzheimer's comes very soon. All things are possible. God bless you, your son and your whole family and I've got you in my thoughts.

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