Down Syndrome, Regression Disorder, and the Link to Alzheimer's  Lori La Bey talks with Nancy Poland, who has been a guest on our show before. Through her company, Grace's Message, she is an author, speaker, and trainer. Nancy says, with grace and hope, she provides written and spoken communication on caregiving, loss, and other valuable topics. Jodie Johson has supported her son Zachary's journey with Down Syndrome and Acute Myelogenous Leukemia at age 6 months. In honor of Zachary, in 1993, Jodie and her husband Scott started The Zachary Johnson Kids with Cancer Fund at Riverwood Healthcare Center, their local hospital foundation. They also give out monetary gifts to kids with cancer in their surrounding area. They have helped over 103 children. Jodie is here today to share about Zachary's diagnosis with Regression Disorder and the link to Alzheimer's.  Learn: Hear about Jodie’s son, Zachary, and her family's journey with Down Syndrome. Jodie shares early signs of Down Syndrome Regressive Disorder, known as DSRD. Find out how DSRD and Alzheimer's relate to one another. Hear about studies for those diagnosed with Down Syndrome and dementia-related brain disorders, and what the current findings have been. Jodie speaks about what it is like to be an aging caregiver, and what the future looks like knowing Alzheimer's is going to be part of her son's journey. Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog https://alzheimersspeaks.com/down-syndrome-regression-disorder-and-the-link-to-alzheimers/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/6GgNPyNr0e8 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast hhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/down-syndrome-regression-disorder-and-the-link/id986940432?i=1000729678275 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2eWoJPQstmN8thLp3Ko222 Go to Podlink to find Your Favorite Podcast platform https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/10/2/a-mom-apos-s-life-with-her-young-adult-with-down-syndrome-regression-disorder-and-the-link-to-alzheimer-apos-s   Contact Information Nancy Poland Website  www.gracesmessage.com Email  [email protected]   Jodie Johnson Email   [email protected]   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011. Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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