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Mental Decline Can Begin as Early as Age 45

According to a report from Medline Plus, mental decline can begin as early as age 45. If a severe mental or physical health condition causes you to become disabled, you may be entitled to long-term disability benefits.

It has been believed that before the age of 60, mental decline isn’t an issue; however, new findings suggest that problems with comprehension, reasoning, and memory can start as early as 45.

With a better understanding of the impact on a younger individual’s mind, this could help in identifying those who may be at a greater risk for developing dementia. Dementia is a precursor to Alzheimer’s, which can become a debilitating condition.

These findings also point to the importance of a healthy lifestyle starting at an earlier age. Many of the risk factors for heart disease are also linked to dementia, such as obesity, elevated blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.

Researchers do point out however, that even if mental decline is evident at a younger age it doesn’t automatically mean the individual will develop Alzheimer’s. Nevertheless, the importance of finding a biological marker could certainly help doctors identify which patients are at risk.

Seek help from a Fort Lauderdale long-term disability attorney if your claim for disability benefits was denied. You may have the right to appeal that decision.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don’t make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you’ve been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a Fort Lauderdale long-term disability attorney today – 1-888-234-5758.