What are the first signs of young-onset Alzheimer’s disease? It isn't memory loss and mistaking the symptoms can put people off seeking medical help, says a University of Reading neuroscientist.
is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30 to 64 live with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease - a form of dementia in which symptoms appear before the age of 65.
First, symptoms begin much earlier - as young as 30 in some rare cases, though it’s typically diagnosed between the ages of 50 and 64. They may think these changes in behaviour are temporary, which can put people off seeking medical help. Healthcare professionals may also misinterpret anxiety as a sign of other health conditions.
Research shows that people with young-onset Alzheimer’s are also more aware of the changes in their brain activity. This can lead to behavioural changes - with conditions such as depression being prevalent in this group.
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