Summary
A woman in Tennessee, named Staci Marklin, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at age 46, two years after giving birth to her son. Experiencing symptoms like memory loss and difficulty finding words, she has faced challenges in parenting her young son. To raise awareness and find support, she started sharing her experiences on TikTok.
Key Facts
- Staci Marklin was 44 when her son was born.
- She was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 46.
- Marklin experienced memory issues and word-switching for about two years.
- As a nurse, she had experience working with Alzheimer’s patients.
- Marklin experiences short-term memory loss, fatigue, and word-finding difficulties.
- She started a TikTok account to document her journey and connect with others.
- Her TikTok channel has gained significant attention, with some videos receiving over 200,000 views.
- Early-onset Alzheimer’s is rare and affects about 5% of Alzheimer’s cases in the U.S.
