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Can older adults get SMA? Understanding late-onset spinal muscular atrophy

While most people associate Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with infants and children, a rarer form can appear later in life, sometimes after age 30. So, **can older adults get SMA**? Yes, adult-onset SMA (Type 4) is a rare but recognized condition, characterized by milder, more slowly progressive symptoms than its childhood counterparts.

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Can older adults get muscular dystrophy? Exploring late-onset forms

While Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is famously associated with childhood, medical reports confirm that a significant number of patients are presenting with symptoms well into adulthood. It is crucial for older adults and their caregivers to understand that the condition is not exclusive to youth and that adult-onset forms of muscular dystrophy can occur.

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