Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Know and What to Expect

People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease before the age of 65 are said to have early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. While this diagnosis is rare, the condition is very serious for the patient and their loved ones. Our guest helps define the disease and its symptoms, walks listeners through a diagnosis, and points to unique considerations for patients and their caregivers. Guest: Susanne Seeger, MD, associate professor (clinical) of neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health  Key Moments: Defining early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and its symptoms: 0:58 Differentiating vascular and frontotemporal dementia from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease: 7:19 Most common memory and thinking complaints: 9:27 Diagnosing early-onset Alzheimer’s disease: 11:15 Issues people face after an early-onset Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis: 12:50 Where to go for help after a diagnosis: 14:35 Genetic considerations for patients and family members: 19:36