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Rapid onset Alzheimer’s

MomNovot22
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I’ve only heard of Rapid Onset Alzheimer’s once. Can anyone tell me if there are guidelines or timelines it follows. My DH was diagnosed two years ago and seems to constantly be on a downward slope. I keep thinking there will be a plateau but he hasn’t found one yet.
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  • M1
    M1 Member Posts: 6,710
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    Welcome to the forum. No, I don't think there are any guidelines: each person is different. Generally, the younger at diagnosis the more rapid the progression, but that's pretty general and generic.

  • SDianeL
    SDianeL Member Posts: 878
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    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/70050/rapid-onset-alzheimer-s

    you can search this forum for rapid onset and read previous posts. Hope that helps.

  • Brokenhearted in Illinois
    Brokenhearted in Illinois Member Posts: 70
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    yes! My husband was diagnosed two years ago snd has Rapid Decline Alzheimer’s. I cannot keep

    Up with his decline this weekend he refused to get out of bed. Does not communicate double in continent. Snd this is since March! Two years ago we were raising s puppy together, traveling and enjoying life!

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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