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Of all the people who have Alzheimer's disease, about 5 percent develop symptoms before age 65. So if 4 million Americans have Alzheimer's, at least 200,000 people have the early onset form of the disease. Most people with early onset Alzheimer's develop symptoms of the disease in their 40s and 50s.

Some early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's are - 1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks 4. Confusion with time or place 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing.

The Alzheimer's Association offers information, a help line, and support services to people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Local chapters across the country offer support groups, including many that help with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Call or go online to find out where to get help in your area.

At home, your loved one with Alzheimer's will benefit from well-known sights and sounds, but also from a few changes to make the home safe and easy-to-navigate. The Alzheimer's Association recommends looking at the home "through the eyes of a person with dementia," without creating too restrictive a setting. Here are just a few recommended ho

Dementia is an umbrella term for a set of symptoms including impaired thinking and memory. However, issues other than Alzheimer's can cause dementia. Other common causes of dementia are Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

As Alzheimer's progresses, care needs of your loved one will mount. From meal preparation and dressing, to bathing and personal care, everyday tasks will become more difficult. During these later stages, you might consider one of these residential care options: a) Assisted living: For individuals who require assistance with tasks such as dressin