Alzheimer's Disease Information
Early (Young) Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is usually divided into two types: early onset or late onset, depending on the age at diagnosis. Late onset Alzheimer’s disease is more common, and it is usually diagnosed after age 65. The other type, early onset Alzheimer’s disease (also called young onset Alzheimer’s disease), occurs before age 65.
The US Administration on Aging has developed three resources, two fact sheets and one resource list, for persons with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers:
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