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Young-onset Alzheimer's: When symptoms begin before age 65
What is young-onset Alzheimer's?
Causes
Accurate diagnosis critical
How to cope with young-onset Alzheimer's
What to do at work
Coping tips for couples
How to involve kids
Financial issues
Clinical trials
Resources for support
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.
