EARLY-ONSET ALZHEIMER’S

Early-onset Alzheimer’s is an uncommon form of dementia, found in just 5 per cent of cases, diagnosed in people as young as 30 but more commonly in their 50s. Memory loss or occasional confusion is not sufficient to suggest a dementia diagnosis, which requires having at least two types of impairment that significantly interferes with everyday life. In addition to difficulty remembering you could also experience impairments in: Language and communication: Can’t find the right words

Confusion: Can’t focus or complete tasks, poor sense of direction Reasoning: Difficulty following story lines

Mood: Apathy, sudden mood changes