Early Onset Alzheimer's is a rare form of Alzheimer's disease in which individuals are diagnosed with the disease before age 65, usually in their 40s and 50s. Less than five percent of all Alzheimer's disease patients have this type. Symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer's disease are similar to those of late-onset Alzheimer's disease, but the person often is still active with work, family and social activities when the symptoms begin. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include:
Memory loss
Confusion
Restlessness
Misplacing things
Trouble performing familiar tasks
Changes in personality and behavior
Poor or decreased judgment
Impaired communication
Inability to follow directions
Problems with language
Impaired visuospatial skills
Emotional apathy
Social withdrawal and less willingness to interact with others
Loss of motivation or initiative
