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Childhood Alzheimer's: Initial Signs And Symptoms You Must Note In Your Child

A rare form of dementia called 'Childhood Alzheimer's' may cause cognitive and physical decline in children below the age of 20.

Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : September 23, 2023 7:01 PM IST

Easy Tasks May Come Off As Difficult

People may struggle to do daily and very simple tasks which they never struggled with before. This is a strange change and it can be concerning.

Inability To Do Things In Their Own

The initial signs and symptoms may be mild but as the disease progresses, children may be unable to do daily, simple activities by themselves like eating, bathing, dressing or grooming. They might require constant assistance at this point.

Sleep Problems

Your child may be facing sleep related problems like insomnia, sleep disturbance, etc.