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Caregivers: Early Onset Alzheimer's, diagnosis age 19 to 65

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Oct 25 4:13pm | Replies (45)
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@pamwill1960

Thank You for your advice and words of wisdom. He used to go to the gym on a regular basis but has stopped going. We were also taking walks on a nightly basis, but we stopped after I had reconstruction surgery to my nose after MOHS for SSC. The surgery has had complications so I am not myself lately, but hopefully will start again soon!
I am trying to find a neuropsychologist in Massachusetts without having to travel to Boston. Wish me luck!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 6 5:04pm

Hi @pamwill1960, you asked about information regarding early onset dementia. You may be interested in this related discussion:
- Caregivers: Early Onset Alzheimer's, diagnosis age 19 to 65
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/caregivers-early-onset-alzheimers-diagnosis-age-19-to-65/
"Early onset" or young onset dementia is a term for people diagnosed at a young age, typically younger than 65. Not to be confused with "early stage" dementia. Dementia is often desribed by stage: early, middle and late (regardless of age), to explain the progression of symptoms.

Some of the symptoms you describe can be an indication of something other than dementia, like a reaction to medications, aging, or another neurological issue.

You've been through a lot yourself. One step at a time. The first concern is to keep both you and your husband safe. Is he still having issues with falling? Were you able to find a neuropsychologist closer to home?

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