Single mom, 48, diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s reveals first symptom she noticed

Think Alzheimer’s only strikes the elderly? Think again.

For some, the devastating disease creeps in far earlier than expected — stealing memories, independence, and identity while they’re still raising kids or building careers. It’s called early-onset Alzheimer’s, and it can hit in your 40s or 50s.

Just ask Rebecca Luna. She never imagined her life would change so drastically, so soon.

Two years ago, Rebecca Luna was thriving. At 48, she was juggling motherhood, work, and a fast-paced lifestyle she loved. But everything changed with one life-altering diagnosis: Early-Onset Alzheimer’s.