jclalor 12 #51 September 16, 2011 The good thing about Alzheimer's is your constantly meeting new people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #52 September 16, 2011 QuoteThe good thing about Alzheimer's is your constantly meeting new people. And sadly forgetting the ones you've known for a lifetime like your own children and spouses. If only it was selective and you could just forget the painful memories.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #53 September 17, 2011 Quote Quote Alzheimer's is considered early onset, 40 - 60 years of age. Completely false. 95% occurs after the age of 65, less that 1% before the age of 50. http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp I got my info from the ARNP that treated my mother the last two years. I am not completely wrong. QuoteAlzheimer's is not a normal part of aging, although the greatest known risk factor is increasing age, and the majority of people with Alzheimer's are 65 and older. But Alzheimer's is not just a disease of old age. Up to 5 percent of people with the disease have early-onset Alzheimer's (also known as younger-onset), which often appears when someone is in their 40s or 50s.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #54 September 17, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuote *** Alzheimer's is considered early onset, 40 - 60 years of age. Completely false. 95% occurs after the age of 65, less that 1% before the age of 50. http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp I got my info from the ARNP that treated my mother the last two years. I am not completely wrong. QuoteAlzheimer's is not a normal part of aging, although the greatest known risk factor is increasing age, and the majority of people with Alzheimer's are 65 and older. But Alzheimer's is not just a disease of old age. Up to 5 percent of people with the disease have early-onset Alzheimer's (also known as younger-onset), which often appears when someone is in their 40s or 50s. I misunderstood you, I guess you were talking about early onset Alzheimer's. Your reply was to some one who stated it was a disease of the old. With over 95%of cases not diagnosed until age 65, I would have to agree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
