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Diagnosed at 45
I was diagnosed with HIV associated dementia after having imaging done due to behavioral and cognitive issues and long term HIV infection. The last five years have been difficult alone, self isolating, now seeing problems completing everyday tasks or just takes a lot longer to get a task done. I cant even get into the…
Recently diagnosed
After an incident at work, I had a psychneuro exam diagnosing me with early onset dementia -at 38. Having family history with ALZ, I am seeking solutions, Any advice/suggestions in furthering this positively is appreciated! Thanks
Young spouse here for support and friends
Hello, my spouse is older. He does not have EO, but we have three children and I am only 51 so I’m looking for people my age to relate to who are caring for spouses with dementia. My DH had signs for at least ten years and who knows, maybe more. I’ve found great support on the spouses’ page but many are retired and not…
New to all of this
Hi, my husband is 59 and was just diagnosed with mild dementia last week. We also learned that he has had a stroke. We don't know when it happened, but I believe it was related to his hospitalization in October of 2022. This is all brand new, and we're still figuring out how to handle any of it..
New diagnosis
Hello I am turning 43 this year. I was diagnosed with MCI in Jan. I was just told I have either early onset Alzheimer’s or TPD. Most likely the Alzheimer’s is what she said. I am waiting on the MRI Pet. I honestly have no savings and no idea what to do about work. How long do you work? I don’t want to spend the last few…
Not quite a fit but hoping…
Hi everyone, I am new to the site and looking for a fit. I have recently retired, about 4 years earlier than expected because of my DH’s difficulties. We are much older than most of you, I am 71 and he is 79, but he was diagnosed with mild dementia in early March and I have watched him having difficulties dealing with the…
How are you?
hi everyone! As part of the early onset group we encounter things like work, kids, etc that retirees may not have to deal with. I wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing and what are your challenges? We can get through this together❤️
Introduction
Hi everyone! Thank you for joining! I wanted to connect with others in the group who were on this journey while still trying to work. I am 53 and work full time at home. My DH is 59 and still working. At this point his diagnosis is MCI. We have been working to find a diagnosis for a little over 2 years now. I am trying to…
New to this
My DD is 54 and recently diagnosed with alzheimers. Finding information and resources for folks under the age of 65 is difficult. Plus I'm the parent with a child with alzheimers. Anyone else here like me?
