Can alzheimers disease begin in the 30's or even younger?

Answer 1

YES, THERE WAS A MAN 29 YRS OLD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH IT, AND THEY NEVER COULD FIGURE OUT WHY SO YOUNG ..LOOK AT http://ask.com YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT..REALLY AMAZING !

Answer 2

Alzheimer's disease, also known as primary degenerative dementia, isn't found exclusive in the elderly. The onset of this disease begins at middle age in 1% to 10% of people effected by it. Also, Alzheimer's disease accounts for more than half of all dementia.

I guess it is possible, but highly unlikely, probably something ginko biloba can help with.
While the cause of Alzheimer's is unknown, it is believed, several factors are involved in this disease. These include neurochemical factors, environmental factors, as well as, genetic factors. A family history of Alzheimer's disease and the presence of Down syndrome are two established risk factors.

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Answer 3

Alzheimer’s (AHLZ-high-merz) disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person's memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate and carry out daily activities. As Alzheimer’s progresses, individuals may also experience changes in personality and behavior, such as anxiety, suspiciousness or agitation, as well as delusions or hallucinations.

Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, new treatments are on the horizon as a result of accelerating insight into the biology of the disease. Research has also shown that effective care and support can improve quality of life for individuals and their caregivers over the course of the disease from diagnosis to the end of life.
Alzheimer’s disease advances at widely different rates. The duration of the illness may often vary from 3 to 20 years. The areas of the brain that control memory and thinking skills are affected first, but as the disease progresses, cells die in other regions of the brain. Eventually, the person with Alzheimer’s will need complete care. If the individual has no other serious illness, the loss of brain function itself will cause death.
Early-stage is the early part of Alzheimer’s disease when problems with memory, thinking and concentration may begin to appear in a doctor’s interview or medical tests. Individuals in the early-stage typically need minimal assistance with simple daily routines. At the time of a diagnosis, an individual is not necessarily in the early stage of the disease; he or she may have progressed beyond the early stage.

The term early-onset refers to Alzheimer's that occurs in a person under age 65. Early-onset individuals may be employed or have children still living at home. Issues facing families include ensuring financial security, obtaining benefits and helping children cope with the disease. People who have early-onset dementia may be in any stage of dementia – early, middle or late.

Answer 4

My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 50. Thinking back we could remember behaviors that were early onset, we just didn't recognize them as such. I think someone could have Alzheimer's at 30.

Answer 5

Yes. There is a recognised pattern of behaviours before diagnosis in those early onset people, a sort of pre-early onset alzheimers.

Answer 6

I've never heard that, but anything is possibly in biology.
Usually, many dementias are confused with Alzheimer, but the only way to determine if it is one or the other is post mortem.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

yes it can i know believe me it has and can im 45 and never really lived after 37 but day after day 1 at a time!!!!!!

Answer 9

yes i have early stage dementia some say its schiziphrenia. i give up i think i have dementia. because of the bad memory lost.

Answer 10

i don't think its alzheimers affecting young people, more likely a really bad hangover!