I've been doing a lot of reading about early-onset Alzheimers. Of particular interest is the study of an extended family of 5000 in Colombia, South America, who carry a genetic marker for early-onset Alzheimer's disease. I'm curious as to how many people on this forum are actually caring for a person age 35-55 with dementia, rather than a true elderly adult. There surely must be different issues to deal with, because the person is still physically fairly strong.
I will be first in line (have already tried) to be tested for AD/Dementia. Apparently i runs in the women of our family on my mothers side... but of course ... thank GOD everyone thinks I take after my dad. I'd rather my brothers get it than me and God forbid I have to take care of one of them, especially the butthead one whom has NO one but himself. Wouldn't that be justice in life. NOT!
where even fresh mountain air and crystal clear stream water are hallucinogens .
just sayin ---
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Dealing with early onset I am sure is very different and much more difficult. There are a number of people on this forum that have and aome still are dealing with that. A friend of mine is dealing with early onset with his wife of 40 years. She is just 58 and recently was sent to a facility because her behaviors and wandering were becoming dangerous for both of them. He tried very hard to keep her at home, but just was not possible.