Types of Alzheimer's Disease

Types list:

The list of types of Alzheimer's Disease mentioned in various sources includes:

• Familial Alzheimer's disease - an early-onset inherited genetic form.

Types discussion:

Two types of AD exist: familial AD (FAD), which is found in families where AD follows a certain inheritance pattern; and sporadic (seemingly random) AD, where no obvious inheritance pattern is seen. Because of differences in age at onset, AD is further described as either early-onset (younger than 65 years old) or late-onset (65 years and older). Early-onset AD is rare and generally affects people aged 30 to 60. Early-onset AD progresses faster than the more common, late-onset forms of AD. (Source: excerpt from NIA's Progress Report on Alzheimer's Disease, 1998: NIA)

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• Introduction: Alzheimer's Disease
• Symptoms: Alzheimer's Disease
• Complications: Alzheimer's Disease
• Treatments: Alzheimer's Disease
• Deaths: Alzheimer's Disease