Early Alzheimer's disease in a parent can take a toll on young adult children

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February 4, 2015
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Early Alzheimer's disease in a parent can take a toll on young adult children
Early-onset Alzheimer's strikes some people in their prime, when careers are at their height and the rewards of a lifetime's work at last seem within grasp. Young adult children can also find themselves thrown into the unfamiliar role of caring for a parent with the disease.

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African-Americans are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s
February is Black History Month. African-Americans are two times more likely to develop late-onset Alzheimer's disease than whites and less likely to receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, which results in less time for treatment and planning. Visit our African-Americans and Alzheimer’s website for information on warning signs, research and care.
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