How to cope with young-onset Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease has a tremendous impact at any age. But people with young-onset Alzheimer's disease may face some unique challenges.

They may face stigmas and stereotypes about the disease. Due to their young age, people with young-onset Alzheimer's may find that others do not believe they have the disease or question the diagnosis.

People with young-onset Alzheimer's may lose relationships or jobs as a consequence of this misunderstanding instead of being identified as medically ill or disabled.

They may also face a loss of income from being diagnosed while still working.