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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Approximately 200,000 Americans have early onset dementia. The word early here doesn't refer to the early stages of dementia. Rather, it is related to the age of onset. Early, or younger onset dementia, is the term for any kind of dementia that begins before the age of 65. Younger onset dementia can be due to Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia, normal pressure hydrocephalus and multiple other health conditions. There are different challenges with coping with dementia at a younger age, including those related to employment and family. Read more about employment and younger onset dementia below. Do You Have Early Onset Dementia? Sign You Might See at Work Worried about your ability to do your job? Ever feel like it's getting harder and harder to keep up, or that you just can't remember everything and keep it all straight? There are many possible explanations for these feelings, including stress, fatigue and busyness, as well as companies trying to do more work with less people. However, if it seems... Read more How to Spot and Treat Depression in Dementia According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 10% of Americans suffer from depression. But, did you know that the rate of depression in people with Alzheimer's or another dementia is around 4 times that? Depression can be a huge factor is quality of life, so learn how to spot the more subtle signs of depression in someone who has Alzheimer's or another dementia, as well as how to treat it. Read more Research Points to Possibility of an Alzheimer's Vaccine Researchers at the Universite Laval, CHU recently demonstrated some promising results in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Their work targets the amyloid beta protein that builds up in... Read more Would You Want to Know if You Were Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease? This may seem like an insulting question to some, so let me assure you that it's not meant that way.  There are many readers who are very aware of their... Read more Related Searches Dementia Alzheimers Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimer 'S Alzheimers Treatment Alzheimers Disease Featured Articles Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement