Demographics, Symptoms, Psychotropic Use, and Caregiver Distress in Patients with Early vs Late Onset Dementia

An estimated 6.7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease and this number is expected to rise to 13.8 million by 2060.1 Although the incidence of Alzheimer's disease increases with age,2 some persons develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) at ages less than 65 years, which is referred to as Early-Onset Dementia (EOD).3,4 The onset of dementia differs from the usual patient with ADRD who develops dementia sometime after age 65, referred to as late onset dementia (LOD). The prevalence of EOD among Alzheimer's disease is approximately 5-6%,5,6 with the expectation this number will rise with improved screening techniques, increased awareness,7 and new treatment options for mild Alzheimer's disease 8.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Regular Research Article Source Type: research