22 year old - Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Message Board

edithe · 02-02-2006, 11:40 AM

I just had a visit from a friend who does not have access to the web. So here I am. Her 22yr. nephew has some problems. He reads a lot understands what he reads. Goes to movies and understand them.
He has very jerky movements when standing. At times when his arms hang by his side his hand points backwards.
His mom has taken him to several dr. and they have done all kinds of tests. They have told her he has Dementia (early) and will have Alzheimer's some day. I have never heard of anyone this young with Dementia.
This young man is on ssdi. We live in Massachusetts and I told my friend that if he were my son I would want him to be see in one of the hospitals in Boston. I would sure love to hear from you folks who know what is going on.
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Bless you all and your love ones.

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WannaBeFreeToRoam · 02-02-2006, 12:12 PM

Hi Edithe,

Does the young man shuffle when he walks? Is he sort of stiff jointed? I was just wondering if he could have parkinsons? Has he been tested for that?

I would have him tested at a major teaching hospital. If he has already been to a neurologist, then, that is the next step, in my opinion. The others will probably talk tonight and have a few more suggestions for you.

Good Luck.

Love, Wannabe

angel_bear · 02-02-2006, 03:39 PM

A mild form of autism perhaps with other problems? How has his education been? Was he in a special school? How long has he had these problems for?

Sounds a bit drastic to diagnose Dementia at 22 ... most unusual .. I guess not impossible, but unusual.

A proper diagnosis needs to be established, and if he's been like this for a long time, then a proper diagnosis should have been done ages ago.

Goodluck
Sally

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edithe · 02-03-2006, 10:33 AM

Thank you for removing. I forgot.