Can teenagers get dementia/Alzheimer's disease?

Swedish researchers have identified nine risk factors -- many occurring during a person's teens -- that are tied to early onset dementia. ... Latest Alzheimers News. Brain Injuries Linked ... dementia. The good news is that several of these symptoms and behaviors can be prevented or treated, experts noted. read more

Alcohol intoxication, stroke, use of antipsychotic drugs, depression, drug abuse, a father with dementia, poor mental function as a teen, being short and having high blood pressure were the risk factors they found. read more

There are many kids who have dementia as a result of rare diseases even though most people think dementia strikes the elderly. I know it’s hard to believe that six year old kids like Addi and Cassi have dementia but they do. read more