I am 33 years old . My mom was diagnosed with Picks when I was 14 and passed when I was 24. My sister was diagnosed yesterday, she is 39. Am I next??? It is not my time. I am the mother of 3 children, 1,8 and 13. I was remarried 1 1/2 years ago to my best friend. I promised him 50 years, I expect to give him that. When I was 14 I only thought of myself,, poor me syndrome. God I sure was selfish. Now at 33 I know that when the time comes my sister will need her hand held. I owe it to her and my mom. But could that be me in 6 years. I feel alone. like no one understands. Hopefully someone out there will read this and say ... god she sounds like me. I am willing to chat with anyone, tarababi69@aol.com. or im me at tarababi69onaol.
When my daughter Bella, who is one, looks at me and smiles I know it my mom showing me I have done a good job, without her here with me. I hope I have my whole life to enjoy her.. No telling what the future holds....

I don't think u should torture yourself thinking you could be next. Enjoy your life with your children and don't worry about tommorow. None of us know when we will be next. One can have an accident not necessarily an illness so you should not be thinking about that. Take care.

Bellasmom,
I'm so sorry you are feeling so down. I can see you've been thru alot of trauma. You may NOT be next! Sounds like you've been given a second chance by marrying your best friend. You are also blessed with beautiful, healthy children!!! Enjoy your life and your hubby and your children! Yes, your sister will need you later on! Call you local Alz Assn for assistance and support for you AND your sister!

Please, come here as often as you wish to vent., ask questions, and get support!

My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family,

Peace and Hope,

Hi Tara, I completely understand the am I next. Early onset AD, rare genetic form is in my family. My great grandmother, my grand mother, my dad who just passed 6-28-08 a little over a week shy rom his 58th b-day, and my aunt. I have 1 sis and 2 brothers. I look at us and feel like tag your it. I am the eldest, 36 with a 9 yo son and my daughter will be 16 in september. I can't even imagine what will happen if I end up getting it. I still remember the unspeakable pain in my dad's eyes when he said that he didn't want to be a burden, didn't want to end up like his mother and prayed to GOD that he didn't pass the gene to us. I too married my best friend almost 8 years ago. We have known each other since we were 12. I can't imagine leaving him or my kids. Jenn