What Are the Signs of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects more than 5 million people in the United States.Although it’s known to affect adults 65 years and older, up to 5 percent of those diagnosed have early onset AD. This generally means that the person diagnosed is in their 40s or 50s.
It can be difficult to obtain a true diagnosis at this age because many symptoms may appear to be a result of typical life events such as stress.
As the disease affects the brain, it can cause a decline in memory, reasoning, and thinking abilities. The decline is typically slow, but this can vary on a case-by-case basis.
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