early-onset Alzheimer's

‘Dementia is just one part of who they are. My husband’s underlying personality hasn’t really changed’ – The Irish Times

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Nuala and Gerry Paley first met when she was 21 and he was 23. Their relationship didn’t take off properly in the beginning, but they met again eight years later and were married within six months. The couple, now aged 69 and 71, are living with the difficulty of early-onset Alzheimer’s as Gerry was diagnosed … Read more

Early-onset Alzheimer’s: New drug shows promise in slowing disease | Health News

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Alzheimer’s disease is usually associated with old age. But around 5%-10% of all Alzheimer’s cases occur in people under the age of 65. Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease progresses more rapidly and often strikes people in the prime of their lives. Treatment options remain limited. But new data from a recent clinical trial suggests that a previously … Read more