People newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s need support from family and friends
Posted Sep 03 2011 12:00am
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is something that few, if any of us, would see as positive. An early on-set Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be even more devastating, since the age of early on-set – 65 and under - is often still a prime time of accomplishment for many people. Younger people diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s are often still raising children, as well.
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is something that few, if any of us, would see as positive. An early on-set Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be even more devastating, since the age of early on-set – 65 and under - is often still a prime time of accomplishment for many people. Younger people diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s are often still raising children, as well.
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