While advancements are being made to treat older patients with Alzheimer’s, patients with the younger-onset form of the disease often face delayed diagnosis and a lack of resources.The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 5.5 million people – 1 in 10 individuals – age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. In the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2018 annual report released last month, officials wrote that there is “greater uncertainty” about estimates for younger-onset groups.
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