How old?

[Sensei]

Hi all,
At what age is dementia classed as 'early onset'?

 

[Grannie G]

Hi all,
At what age is dementia classed as 'early onset'?

I`m not sure @Sensei but would guess 65=70


Edit

I've looked it up and it is below 65 years old

 

[Sensei]

I`m not sure @Sensei but would guess 65=70


Edit

I've looked it up and it is below 65 years old

Thanks @Grannie G ,
I'm only 57.

 

[Grannie G]

Thanks @Grannie G ,
I'm only 57.

I`m so sorry. I can only imagine how difficult it is for you.

 

[Tricot]

Hello @sensai, you might find this info about young onset helpful:

https://www.dementiauk.org/about-de...e more likely,these terms can cause confusion.

 

[Izzy]

Hi @Sensei. I’m sorry you have concerns at such a young age. Here’s another link you might find helpful

Young-onset dementia

Find out what young-onset dementia is, including the causes and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[dazk2002]

Hi all,
At what age is dementia classed as 'early onset'?

65 and younger

 

[2ofus]

Hi all,
At what age is dementia classed as 'early onset'?

My husband was diagnosed when he was 56, he was called a young one