Young-Onset Dementia: The Unexpected Challenges Before Age 65
When we think of dementia, we often picture someone in their later years. However, for a growing number of people, the devastating symptoms of dementia begin much earlier. Young-onset dementia, also known as early-onset dementia, is diagnosed in people under the age of 65. [1] This diagnosis brings a unique and often overwhelming set of […]
Young-Onset Alzheimer’s: The Challenges of an Unexpected Diagnosis
When we think of Alzheimer’s disease, we often picture an elderly person struggling with memory loss. However, for a small percentage of individuals, the disease begins much earlier in life. This is known as young-onset Alzheimer’s, and it presents a unique set of challenges, starting with the diagnosis itself. Diagnosing Alzheimer’s in someone under the […]