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The symptoms of early onset Alzheimer's (EOA) are similar to the more common form (late onset Alzheimer's), but is much more devastating. The more common type usually affects people in their 70's. EOA strikes people in their 30's, 40's and 50's. It progresses quickly. Victims of this disease usually progress to the terminal stage within 10 years.¹

Fast Facts:

• --Mutations in one of three genes cause about five percent of all EOA cases.²
• --Genetic testing for susceptiblity to EOA is available.²
• --Some cases of EOA have been diagnosed as early as 16 years of age.²

5 Great Resources on Early Onset Alzheimer's

• GeneReviews: Early-Onset Familial Alzheimer Disease
• PBS: Sufferers of Early Onset Alzheimer's Describe Life with the Disease
• CBS News: Early Onset Alzheimer's On The Rise (March 8, 2008)
• ABC News: Early Onset Alzheimer's Q and A
• Wikipedia: Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease

Latest Headlines on Early Onset Alzheimer's

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What is Early Onset Alzheimer's?

• MedicneNet: Definition of Alzheimer Disease, Early-Onset Familial
• The Health Guide: What is Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease?
• Reader's Digest Health: What is Early Onset Alzheimer's?

What Are The Symptoms of Early Onset Alzheimer's?

• Mayo Clinic: Early-onset Alzheimer's: When Symptoms Begin Before 65
• Alzheimer's Research Forum: What Are Early Signs?
• HealthScout: Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

What Are The Causes and Complications of Early Onset Alzheimer's?

• Genetic Health: Genetics of Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Genetic Factors
• eScience News: Gene Variation Linked to Earlier Onset of Alzheimer's Symptoms (June 9, 2008)

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Early Onset Alzheimer's?

• About.com: Treatment
• Alzheimers Treatment: Three Valuable Considerations in the Early Onset of Alzheimer's
• U.S. National Institutes of Health-National Institute on Aging: Treatment: What Drugs are Currently Available to Treat AD?

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Early Onset Alzheimer's?

• Alzheimer's Association: Alternative Treatments
• About.com: Ginkgo Biloba for Alzheimer's Disease
• Science Daily: Early Vitamin E Supplements Stem Development Of Hallmark Alzheimer's Symptoms In Mice (March 26, 2004)

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Early Onset Alzheimer's?

• Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Alzheimer's Disease: Types of Alzheimer's Disease
• Neuro-Epidemiology: Survival in Early Onset Dementia: Effects of Urbanization and Socio-Economic Deprivation (1997)
• Alzheimer Research Forum: Prognosis: Is eFAD Different from LOAD?

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Early Onset Alzheimer's

• Early Onset Alzheimer's: Life is Worth Living
• Revolution Health: Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease: A Profile In Courage
• Brenda S. Parris: A Year to Remember...With My Mother and Alzheimer's Disease

Foundations and Support Groups on Early Onset Alzheimer's

• Yahoo Health Groups: A Support Group About Early Onset Alzheimers Caregivers
• Alzheimer's Association: Official Site
• Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center: Official Site

Message Boards, Chat, and Discussions about Early Onset Alzheimer's

• eHealthForum: Alzheimer Disease Forum
• Alzheimer's Association: Online Community
• Alzheimer Research Forum: Forums

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Early Onset Alzheimer's

• PubMed Central : Articles on Early Onset Alzheimer's
• Google Scholar: Articles About Early Onset Alzheimer's
• JAMA: Early Onset Alzheimer's Articles

Clinical Trials on Early Onset Alzheimer's

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Early Onset Alzheimer's

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ Reader's Digest Health: What is Early Onset Alzheimer's?
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Gene Reviews: Early-Onset Familial Alzheimer Disease

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