Early or late onset?
My mom was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last month. She will be 66 this month. Because her diagnosis came at 65, right at the beginning of what is considered late onset, I’m confused as to which hers would be. I asked her to discuss it with her doctor at her next appointment, but was hoping someone could provide some insight here. I think her symptoms started within the last year or two at most. Her doctor has said she is in the early stages of the disease.
Edited to add: I understand that this may not matter to some people but it matters to me. I am trying to get as complete of an understanding of my mom’s specific diagnosis as possible. In the long run, I understand this will likely not matter, but it is information I would like to have.