Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Stories WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Stories


Early-onset Alzheimer's disease is an especially tragic form of dementia, striking people under the age of 65.1 The importance of telling ones own story is evident with Tom DeBaggio.2 Alzheimer's disease has even made it onto the operatic stage.3

Fast Facts:

  • Early onset Alzheimer's disease can strike as early as mid 30s4
  • Diagnosing Early-onset Alzheimer's is a very intense field of research at this time.5
  • There are medications that can slow the progression of Early-onset Alzheimer's disease.6

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Research Notes References

  1. TheAlzheimerSpouse: Our Issues Are Unique
  2. National Public Radio: Tom DeBaggio's Alzheimer's Journey Continues (May 19, 2005)
  3. OperaNews: Ghost Story
  4. ABC News: Early Onset Alzheimer's Q and A Diagnosis, Treatment, and Challenges of This Rare Disorder
  5. Alzheimer's Research Forum: Pushing the Envelope on Early Diagnosis
  6. Mayo Clinic: Early-onset Alzheimer's: There is Help

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