{"id":6314,"date":"2019-06-06T15:30:27","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T22:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestyle.org\/?p=6314"},"modified":"2023-05-19T09:30:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T16:30:05","slug":"alzheimers-can-affect-young-people-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestyle.org\/alzheimers-can-affect-young-people-too\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer&#8217;s Can Affect Young People Too"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"> <\/figure>\n<p>While Alzheimer\u2019s is most common in older<br \/>\nadults, it sometimes affects young people in their 20s and 30s. This form of<br \/>\nAlzheimer\u2019s is known as early-onset Alzheimer\u2019s. <\/p>\n<p>Experts aren\u2019t really sure what triggers Alzheimer\u2019s disease in young people. Some people have the three main genes for the disease, which can be identified through genetic tests. <\/p>\n<p>Others have problems with blood supply to the brain due to cardiovascular issues. This is why<br \/>\nAlzheimer\u2019s is commonly associated with diabetes, stroke and heart disease. <\/p>\n<p>Early-onset Alzheimer\u2019s might be caused by brain damage to the lobes at the front and sides of the brain. This kind of dementia causes changes in personality and language. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Symptoms<br \/>\nof Alzheimer\u2019s in Young People<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Memory Changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a classic symptom of dementia. People with this condition struggle to keep thoughts in their head. They become forgetful, and words often escape them. However, young people tend to have atypical dementia, which does not come with the classic memory problems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fear of Change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>People with early<g class=\"gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace gr-progress sel\" id=\"5\" data-gr-id=\"5\">&#8211;<\/g>onset dementia of any kind, including Alzheimer\u2019s, despise change. They are afraid to try anything new or deviate from a routine because doing so makes them feel unsafe. Sticking to a strict routine helps them cope with the confusion that comes with the disease. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting lost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>People with dementia get lost more often, especially in new places. They may also find themselves needing to use a GPS to go to places where they\u2019ve been many times before. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personality change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s totally normal<br \/>\nto experience mood changes throughout the day but it\u2019s not normal for someone\u2019s<br \/>\npersonality to change drastically. Changes happening within the brain can<br \/>\nreduce inhibitions and cause a major shift in personality. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Suddenly making bad decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While indecision by<br \/>\nitself is not a sign of dementia, it can point to a problem with executive<br \/>\nfunction. Difficulties in planning, organizing, focusing and reasoning can make<br \/>\nit challenging to complete tasks with multiple steps, like cooking or getting<br \/>\ndressed. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Struggling to learn new skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learning new skills<br \/>\nis extremely challenging for people with dementia. The condition affects their<br \/>\nability to read, and they often have to be avid note takers to try keep up. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Diagnosis<br \/>\nof Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Misdiagnosis is very common in early-onset Alzheimer\u2019s. Most people associate Alzheimer\u2019s with memory problems, but young people are likelier to have visual, language, and behavioral problems rather than memory issues, making it difficult for doctors to diagnose the disease based on symptoms alone. <\/p>\n<p>CT and MRI scans of the brain can provide a<br \/>\ncloser look at brain tissue and help to identify Alzheimer\u2019s-related damage.<br \/>\nBlood, urine and spinal fluid tests can also help to identify biomarkers for<br \/>\nthe disease such as the proteins that damage and kill nerve cells. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Preventing<br \/>\nEarly-Onset Alzheimer\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There aren\u2019t any proven strategies to prevent<br \/>\ndementia, yet.&nbsp; However, there is<br \/>\nstrong evidence that a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity, a healthy<br \/>\ndiet and lifelong learning, can reduce the risk of the disease. <\/p>\n<p>A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes and<br \/>\nwhole grains, like the Mediterranean diet, can prevent cardiovascular issues<br \/>\nwhich can cause problems with the blood supply to the<br \/>\nbrain. <\/p>\n<p>Aerobic exercise can delay the decline in cognitive function that is associated with Alzheimer&#8217;s. About 30 minutes of moderately vigorous aerobic exercise three to four times a week is all it takes. <\/p>\n<p>When we think of health, we often focus on the physical dimension, or how good we look in our new jeans! <\/p>\n<p>But by practicing these simple lifestyle habits, we can stay young in body AND mind. <\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Alzheimer\u2019s is most common in older adults, it sometimes affects young people in their 20s and 30s. This form of Alzheimer\u2019s is known as early-onset Alzheimer\u2019s. Experts aren\u2019t really sure what triggers Alzheimer\u2019s disease in young people. 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