Some Healthcare Facilities Say They're Seeing More Cases of Early-Onset Dementia Than Ever Before

Some New York-area healthcare communities say they are seeing more cases of early-onset dementia than ever before, reports CBS New York . The U.S. National Institute of Health estimates that about 200,000 Americans in their 40s, 50s, and early 60s suffer from early-onset Alzheimer's, which constitutes 5 percent to 10 percent of people with the condition. The CareOne Harmony Village assisted living community in suburban Paramus, N.J., has reported an influx of people with early-onset dementia and is scrambling to cope. The community hosts a free support group for loved ones of people with early-onset dementia. Doctors say early diagnosis is essential, and even people in their 40s should take notice if they start forgetting long-time routines and see a physician.