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What is the difference between Early Onset and Newly Diagnosed Alzheimer’s with the online groups?

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Pinehurst, NC
July 1
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Great question! These two terms can feel confusing, but they actually refer to very different things.

Early-Onset Alzheimer's is about *age at diagnosis*. It means symptoms began before age 65, often in a person's 40s or 50s. It's less common and can be harder to diagnose because doctors don't always look for Alzheimer's Show Full Answer

Great question! These two terms can feel confusing, but they actually refer to very different things.

Early-Onset Alzheimer's is about *age at diagnosis*. It means symptoms began before age 65, often in a person's 40s or 50s. It's less common and can be harder to diagnose because doctors don't always look for Alzheimer's in younger people.

Newly Diagnosed Alzheimer's simply means someone has *recently received their diagnosis*, regardless of age. A person could be newly diagnosed at 70 and not have early-onset Alzheimer's at all. In online communities like myALZteam, these groups help connect people with others who share similar experiences:

- Early-Onset groups focus on unique challenges like managing a career, raising children, and navigating a diagnosis at a younger age
- Newly Diagnosed groups focus on the emotional and practical first steps after any diagnosis, regardless of age

Both groups offer valuable peer support, just tailored to different experiences. It's worth exploring both to see which feels most relevant!

July 1
A myALZteam Member

Also recent lapses in memory and interrupted train of thought.

July 1
A myALZteam Member

I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's - maybe drug -induced

July 1
A myALZteam Member

Thank you. I did enter the correct group. I have had one major test so far but I have known something was wrong for six months and I was positive in the last 3 months.

While I have MS, it has never caused what happens now. 10/11/51 =74+. I have those funny degrees and I worked in technology based education for native and non native speakers of English. This is only important because of recent symptoms.

Six months ago I began having some weirdness on my laptop. Three months ago I couldn’t remember how to start my iPad. I had to ask Alexa.

I am also an award winning Mixed Media Artist. But two weeks ago I didn’t know why things were.

It’s one thing to not know why you walked into a room or not know a name. But above is quite different.

Some of what has happened is funny but I asked my neurologist to test me for Alzheimer’s.

Dracula is my best friend for blood tests. My results

P-tau217
Score Above High Normal
Expected range: 0.00-0.18

Now more tests and the one I hate most a spinal tap.

July 1

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