Early Onset Alzheimer's
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Early-Onset Alzheimer's: A Story of Love and Loss
After my mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, I had to learn to live in her world because she couldn't live in mine. This is a glimpse into my ongoing journey with Mom and how I have learned to fight back against dementia.
7 CommentsEarly-Onset Alzheimer's: When a Caregiver Needs Care
Alzheimer's disease is not just an ailment of the elderly, it can affect someone as early as their thirties. Knowing the common signs and symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer's can help you and your family prepare for what's ahead.
8 CommentsRewriting the Rhetoric of Alzheimer's
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's comes with a built-in stigma that has the power to dehumanize even the most vivacious person. Research shows that fear of Alzheimer’s and dementia exceeds the fear of every other type of medical condition except cancer.
2 CommentsWill I inherit Alzheimer's disease if my parent has it?
When a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia, children want to know, "Can Alzheimer's disease be inherited?" What causes Alzheimer’s disease isn't fully understood, but some cases of early-onset Alzheimer's called familial AD, are inherited.
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Early Onset Alzheimer's Questions
53 year old mom with Alzheimer’s.
6 AnswersMoxy234 Answered Feb 16, 2025Alcoholic parent with MCI and early Alzheimer’s. Do we choose memory care or AL?
21 AnswersKquirk1 Answered Feb 15, 2025Looking for tips on getting my aunt, who has early dementia, to change her adult diaper when it has leaked.
10 AnswersKPWCSC Answered Feb 7, 2025My husband has young onset FTDP, diagnosed at 45. Anyone dealing with the same? He is now 50 and I’m living the movie “50 first dates.”
1 AnswerDaughterof1930 Answered Feb 6, 2025
Early Onset Alzheimer's Discussions
Very good article about finances and early dementia.
5 CommentsMargaretMcKen Commented Jul 15, 2024Need help dealing with my father who is now experiencing onset dementia. Any advice?
2 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Aug 2022Our life before ALF and now.
17 CommentsXenaJada Commented Jun 2022I'd like to share an interview with someone coping with a spouse who has early onset Alzheimer's
3 CommentsSendhelp Commented Feb 2022
Early Onset Alzheimer's Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Care Decisions
- Dementia Behaviors
- Cognitive Decline
- Memory Loss
- Signs of Dementia
- Burnout
- Violent Behavior
- Working Caregiver
- Long-distance Caregiving
- Diabetes
- Diet & Nutrition
- Severe Dementia
- Cancer
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Dementia Wandering
- Moderate Dementia
- Area Agency on Aging
- Loss of Appetite
- New to Caregiving