Is it possible to develop Alzheimer's disease when you are very young?

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Is it possible to develop Alzheimer's disease when you are very young?
The youngest I have heard of anyone developing it was early 30's, though that's very rare and it occurred in a family with a VERY high prevalence of it.

There are other conditions and forms of dementia that can affect young people though.  (+ info)

Can anyone tell me if this has any relation to Alzheimer's disease? Or what it could possibly be?

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My grandmother has been in a nursing home as a vegetable basically for about 3 years now. I went to see her tonight and her pupils were different sizes. The one on her right was very tiny and the one on the left was larger (not huge, but it was a noticeable difference) Does anyone know if this has any relation to Alzheimer's Disease? I am sure she is in the later stages.
It sounds like she may have had a stroke. If she is in the Late stages of Alzheimer's then she would need a CT to verify the diagnosis. But in her condition I don't see why they would do that. They wouldn't treat it any way with her in this condition. I am assuming that she is a DNR.  (+ info)

What would you do if your mother's side of the family had a history of Alzheimer's disease?Father's side none?

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Would you want to live a long life and risk getting that disease or try to take care of yourself and maintain good health like getting cancer screenings? As I mentioned, The father's side of the family has no history of Alzheimer's.
I would take care of myself & make sure I exercise to maintain good circulation & normal blood pressure

I would take lots of antioxidants that help your brain:
Omega 3 Fish Oils 1000mg with each meal
Phosphatidylserine: Good for brain energy; memory & cognitive functioning;
Resveratrol 100mg 2X/day: Protects genes in your brain to slow aging
Vinpocetine: Good for memory& brain energy.
Vit B50 Complex
Good Multivitamin/mineral
CO-Q 10- 200mg 2X/day


Be well  (+ info)

Mrs. Sagalov has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. What clinical symptoms is she likely to sho

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Mrs. Sagalov has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. What clinical symptoms is she likely to show, and what would probably be seen if her brain were examined?
Sarah,
I think you need to be doing your own homework. Grab your med-surg book, lecture notes, etc. and study hard. You could always form a study group if you are wanting to bounce ideas and solutions off each other.
If you don't learn the material, a patient will eventually pay the price.  (+ info)

Can a person with moderate to severe Alzheimer's Disease symptoms have a day where they are lucid than others?

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Hypothetically speaking, a person with Alzheimer's has been put into a nursing home. They are vistited by their spouse and at that point asks if they can go home now.
Yes. They have times when they are more aware than others.

My step-mother, who has alzheimers, got mad at my Dad for something. He saw her in the bedroom, packing her suitcase. He said..."Where are you going Honey?". She said, "I'm going home." ...He said, "But honey, you ARE home." It was very sad.

A devastating disease to the entire family.

The person you describe may even have been referring to their CHILDhood home. You never know. So, sometimes even things that APPEAR sensical... aren't.  (+ info)

Is Alzheimer disease a disease where genetic testing is recommened to determine who carries the trait?

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10 point if good awnser
also what type of people get alzheimer males, female, young or old
There is early onset Alzheimer's that can be detected by 3 genes...& will raise the possibility of one getting Alzheimer's before the age of 65. There are only 200 families in US that have genes for early onset Alzheimer"s. There are cases of people in their 30's & 40's getting AD.
More women than men get AD because more women live longer.

It is unclear whether it is recommended to get genetic testing because there is very little to do for the disease & still doesn't tell what age the person would have onset.
Politically & economically, I would say at this point it could be detrimental to be tested because it could conceivably be used against a person in getting a job; getting health insurance.
Until there are better protective laws, I don't think it is recommended.

Google: mayo clinic.>>diseases>>Disease & Condition Centers>>Alzheimer's  (+ info)

Is it possible to get Alzheimer's disease before your even thirty?

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For a few year's now I've felt like I'm getting more and more forgetful about things and I've told a doctor this and they told me not to worried about it but it's still pretty unsettling for me because I do have a family history of Alzheimer's disease but I've never herd of anybody ever getting it before thirty and I'm 27 so I'm wondering is that even possible or am I just being paranoid?
There is such a thing as Early-onset Alzheimer's disease, but that's defined as symptoms starting before age 65. Only 5-10% of Alzheimer's patients have the disease before 65, so you can imagine that showing signs of it at 27 would be very rare.

Like you mentioned, a younger age of onset is linked to familial Alzheimer's. So if a parent/aunt/uncle and grandparent developed Alzheimer's really young age (before 65, not necessarily 27), you can go and have genetic testing to see if you have the defective gene. It may actually give you some peace of mind. You can also go to a neurologist who can do specific memory testing on you to try to characterize your symptoms if they're negatively affecting your life.

That being said, I'm 26 and in med school and I forget things constantly. Sometimes I actually think information is leaving my brain faster than it's going in. Hope everything works out for you!  (+ info)

How can I tell if my grandmother has Alzheimer's disease?

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My grandmother is 94 years old and healthy, in general. Lately she has been having difficulty in reading the time. A few days ago she started seeing things that weren't there (she's had cataract and glaucoma for years), and she couldn't remember recent facts. I told her (in a nice way) that she should see a doctor, but she refused. Is it possible that she has Alzheimer's, and if she does how could I convince her to go to the doctor without insulting her?
well i'd say the forgetfulness is probably cuz she is 94 YEARS OLD!

you didn't specify what she was seeing that wasn't there but it is very possible that she IS seeing something. she may be seeing floaters in her eyes. she could very possibly have a detached retina.
here is a great link to learn about it:
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/retinal-detachment-topic-overview
if this is what you think it could be she needs go to see an eye dr asap cuz she can loose her sight every quickly.  (+ info)

How can I cope with a parent with alzheimer's Disease? and Where can I find a upport group?

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Mymothjer has Alzheimer's, and she lives with me full time. She gets stuck in a loop.Asksthe same questions over and over. I could use a support group and family counciling.
Contact your local office of aging/senior services-they often offer caregiver support groups themselves and where they do not, they should be able to refer you.
Dementia is one of the saddest as well as most frustrating illnesses ever and it completely changes the roles within a family and can be emotionally exhausting. The constant need to repeat yourself because of the absence of short-term memory can sorely try your patience and it helps to be sure to give yourself breaks as well and have opportunities to get away with your own family now and then. My Mother has dementia as well and my Dad is her caregiver. Senior services has been invaluable in hooking him up with a respite worker too so he can get some time away as he refuses to participate in support groups.
Best of luck to you and your family!  (+ info)

Can you forget how to breathe if you have Alzheimer's Disease? If not then how is it possible to kill you?

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I just need to know. Also what is the worst thing that can happen to you from Alzheimer's Disease?
No, it can't get bad enough to forget to breathe, it's one of those natural things your body does that won't change, such as not being able to hurt yourself unless you're insane...Some major ways to die from it are forgetting to turn off the stove, forgetting that you are driving, etc. I hope I'm not helping you kill somebody though...  (+ info)

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