They tend to be more physically fit and active. They may be more aware that something is wrong because they have higher expectations of their abilities and capacities. They may be more inclined to feel powerless and frustrated. If sufferers have a dependent family, they need to make arrangements for the future. Younger sufferers are more likely to have younger children and their children may feel that they are responsible for the disease due to something they have thought, said or done.
Young children lose the support of at least one parent.
Early onset dementia can disrupt family transitional stages. For example, the youngest child may find it difficult to leave home, thereby preventing the family from moving on to the next stage. Parents of younger Alzheimer's disease sufferers may be unwilling to accept the diagnosis. Friends and relatives may fail to give their support due to their problem accepting the diagnosis, shock and a feeling of helplessness. Need to make provisions to keep the person in employment for as long as possible.