Dementia at Fifty-Two | Calgary News

At just 52, Richard Jamieson was diagnosed with young-onset dementia — a condition that’s not just about forgetting names, but getting lost in your own home, losing your sense of space, or snapping at loved ones. With a family history that includes his father and grandmother, genetics may be to blame, and if you carry the right mutation, there’s a 50% chance you’ll pass it on. His daughter moved in to help, revealing the emotional toll on families — not just losing someone, but caring for the person who’s still there. Dementia isn’t one disease — it’s a group of brain disorders that can strike young, and while there’s no cure yet, new therapies are showing promise in slowing its course — even if they’re costly and not for everyone. Richard’s message? Recognize the signs — and don’t dismiss them as stress. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f2a1fa1f2e9557f