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What is the earliest age you can develop Alzheimer's?

While Alzheimer's disease is most commonly associated with older adults, a rare form known as early-onset Alzheimer's can affect individuals far younger. The earliest documented case involved a person in their teens, making the disease a concern across a much broader age range than commonly understood.

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What is the life expectancy of someone with early onset Alzheimer's?

The average life expectancy for a person with early-onset Alzheimer's is approximately 8 to 10 years after diagnosis, but this can range from as little as three years to more than 20. This wide variation means that estimating an individual's outlook can be challenging, as the disease progression is influenced by a number of personal and biological factors.

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