Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most debilitating conditions that affect the older population in many areas of the world. Although most cases of Alzheimer’s occur in people over 65 years old, one out of ten cases will start showing the tell-tale signs of the disease as early as in their thirties.
Called early onset Alzheimer’s disease, these rare cases are considered to be highly hereditary in origin. In other words, people with a family history of Alzheimer’s have a higher probability of developing the illness even at a younger age than is usual for the disease.
Unfortunately, no cure for Alzheimer’s disease has been developed as of this writing. However, if diagnosed early, there are some ways by which to delay the progression of the disease, including conventional medication and natural treatment methods. This will allow the patient to enjoy a normal life for a longer duration.
If you have been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, you must absolutely share the news with your family and close friends. This way, you can benefit from their love and support, which according to years of medical observations can actually contribute to the prolonged lucidity of an Alzheimer’s patient.
In time, you will lose your memory and all cognitive skills, so while your mind is still in good shape, it is advisable to prepare notes and instructions to your family so they’ll know where you keep your important documents, what to do with business and financial matters, and other such information. Keeping a journal or blog of your experience will also help you through the stages of the illness.
During the initial stages of the disease, many people are actually still capable of working in the same capacity as they have in the past. Most of them do not disclose their condition to their bosses for fear that their co-workers will start looking upon them differently.
However, this can lead to problems of all sorts so it would actually be much better if you are completely honest with your superior and explain to them the consequences of your early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Perhaps you can be given a less demanding workload or more lenient deadlines. In any case, most bosses are actually quite compassionate in situations like this where an employee’s health is the issue.
Still, there are certain occupations that are not suited for people with early onset Alzheimer’s, particularly those that require quick thinking and spur of the moment decision making, in which case a wrong move can cause substantial damage to the entire company.
One of the main concerns of early onset Alzheimer’s patients is how to continue providing for their families financially. If you are the primary provider of your family, one of the first things you should take care of upon being diagnosed is your family’s financial security. Your health insurance can provide some support and you can also look into filing for early retirement.
Once you have been given a positive diagnosis for early onset Alzheimer’s patients, you should immediately make improvements in your diet and exercise routines. While it’s true that there is no cure for this disease, you can make yourself stronger physically and mentally in order to postpone the development of the illness as much as you can.
But the best thing you can do to ward off the symptoms of Alzheimer’s is to surround yourself with the love and support of your family and friends, and try to have positive thoughts at all times.
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