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Echolalia May Be a Symptom of Early-Onset Alzheimer's — Best Life - Best Life
Jun 26, 2022 53 secs
Outside of its impact on memory, however, several other symptoms can help tip you off to the onset of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

Alzheimer's disease most commonly occurs among seniors over the age of 65, but those with early-onset Alzheimer's may begin noticing symptoms as early as their 40s and 50s.

As it turns out, this type of verbal repetition is surprisingly common among those with Alzheimer's.

In fact, a 2017 study published in the journal International Psychogeriatrics found that verbal repetition occurred in over 47 percent of dementia patients.

"Verbal repetition was more frequent in individuals with mild dementia compared to those with moderate and severe dementia and in those with Alzheimer's disease versus other dementias," the researchers wrote.

"Overall, verbal repetition was the most common of the 60 possible symptoms reported as a target for monitoring, in 807 individuals.".

If you notice signs of echolalia in yourself or someone else, don't panic: Alzheimer's is not the only possible explanation for this symptom.

It's important to see a doctor who can help to determine whether verbal repetition is related to dementia.

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