Can young people get Alzheimer's?

Early onset Alzheimer's and dementia affects people younger than age 65. Learn about signs and symptoms, diagnosis, causes and get 24/7 help from the Alzheimer's Association. read more

Doctors do not understand why most cases of early onset Alzheimer's appear at such a young age. But in a few hundred families worldwide, scientists have pinpointed several rare genes that directly cause Alzheimer's. People who inherit these rare genes tend to develop symptoms in their 30s, 40s and 50s. read more

As symptoms of dementia occur before the age of 65 and can, very rarely, be as early as the mid-thirties, younger people with dementia have a number of very specific issues. Most, if not all, will be employed and will have financial commitments such as mortgages. They may have young families. They will probably be fit and active. read more

I have had very much memory loss and cant remember how to spell things and sometimes forget where I am. I cant read more