Scientists studying Alzheimer’s disease are increasingly finding clues that the brain begins to deteriorate years before a person shows symptoms of dementia.  Recent studies found that the brains of people destined to develop Alzheimer’s clearly show changes at least 20 years before they have any cognitive impairment.  They found suggestions that memory-encoding parts of the brain were already working harder than in normal brains. And there were indications that brain areas known to be affected by Alzheimer’s may be smaller than in those who do not have the Alzheimer’s gene.  One reason for this may be that portions of the brain are already impaired. Another possibility, experts said, is that these brain differences may go back to the young developing brain.
The bottom line in all of this is that early diagnosis and recognition of symptoms can lead to enhanced treatment.  If you have a family history of Alzheimer’s, or know someone who does, ask your doctor about these findings.  It could make a difference in treatment of the disease.
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