What is Early onset Alzheimer?
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterized by loss of function of nerve cells in several areas of the brain leading to loss of cognitive function such as memory and language. Under the age of 65 is known as early-onset Alzheimer disease.
How do members experience Early onset Alzheimer?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Early onset Alzheimer*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Early onset Alzheimer*
Who has Early onset Alzheimer on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | |
| Female | 25 |