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Young-onset Alzheimer's: When symptoms begin before age 65

How to cope with young-onset Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease has a tremendous impact at any age. But people with young-onset Alzheimer's disease may face some unique challenges.

They may face stigmas and stereotypes about the disease. Because of their young age, people with young-onset Alzheimer's may find that others do not believe that they have the disease. They may feel isolated from friends or co-workers. They may face a loss of income for their family.