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
Looking for tips on getting my aunt, who has early dementia, to change her adult diaper when it has leaked.
4 AnswersFawnby Answered Feb 3, 2025Handling the desire to watch TV 24x7.
6 AnswersKNance72 Answered Jan 12, 2025Building diet resources after my father's early-onset diagnosis - what challenges / successes have you had?
7 AnswersGrandma1954 Replied Nov 22, 2024My 54 year old mother has memory loss and confusion. Doctors are not really helping.They say she has dementia/Alzheimer’s, I’m lost.
26 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Nov 4, 2024
Early Onset Alzheimer's Discussions
Very good article about finances and early dementia.
7 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