A DAD-of-two was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at just 30 - after inheriting the disease from his dad, who passed away from dementia at 36 years old.

Daniel Bradbury is thought to be among the youngest in the country battling the disease - and could've passed it on to his twin toddlers.

11 Dad-of-two Daniel Bradbury was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 30 Credit: � SWNS.com

He was told by doctors he too has the rare form of early onset Alzheimer's in September last year.

And specialists have warned him, people with PSEN1, which affects 500 families across the world, often have the same life expectancy as their relatives.

It means Daniel is facing the prospect of having just six years left with his partner Jordan Evans and their 18-month-old twins, Jasper and Lola - after his dad Adrian passed away in 1999, aged 36.

Now Daniel has been told his children have a 50 per cent chance of being diagnosed when they get older.

11 He inherited a rare form of the disease from his dad, Adrian, who died from the disease at 36 Credit: � SWNS.com

"I try not to think about it," he said. "I live day-to-day, with both good and bad days.

"It does not just affect me, it affects everyone around me as well.

"I don't know how long I have till it takes a real hold on me.

"I want to be as much of a dad as I can, for as long as I can."

11 Daniel and his partner Jordan Evans are determined to make lasting memories in the time Daniel has left, for their twins Jasper and Lola Credit: � SWNS.com

11 The couple are raising money to try and take their kids to Disney World in Florida, before Daniel's memory deteriorates Credit: � SWNS.com

11 Doctors have warned Daniel his life expectancy will be similar to his dad's, meaning he could have just six years left Credit: � SWNS.com

The family are determined to make lasting memories together, so Daniel's kids can look back and treasure their times with their dad.

Like other Alzheimer's patients, Daniel, who lives in Hucknall, Notts, has short-term memory loss, confusion and problems with his balance.

But, due to the nature of his disease, the 30-year-old's condition is expected to deteriorate faster, and will ultimately lead to his death.

Daniel first learned he could have the condition when his partner was four months pregnant in early 2016, but decided not to get tested at the time.

But after the twins' first birthday, his symptoms got worse and he went back to the doctors.

11 Daniel first learned he could have the disease when Jordan was pregnant with their twins Credit: � SWNS.com

11 But Daniel decided not to get tested until the twins reached their first birthday, and his symptoms began to get worse Credit: � SWNS.com

It was July last year, after Daniel lost his engineering job because bosses said he was "under performing".

After visiting the GP, tests showed he had the rare PSEN1 gene mutation, and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in September.

RARE GENE PERIL SCIENTISTS have found three rare gene mutations that cause very early Alzheimer’s — PSEN1, PSEN2, and APP. As a child gets chromosomes from both parents, there’s a 50-50 chance of passing on a faulty gene. In the future, there may be gene therapy. Sadly it’s not here in time to help Daniel. By CAROL COOPER, Sun Doctor

His partner Jordan, an NHS worker, said: "We had a suspicion something wasn't right but were praying that it wasn't this.

"We were very shocked and devastated by the diagnosis.

"It was particularly difficult to hear that the children have a chance of getting it too.

11 Daniel's kids have a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the disease from their dad Credit: � SWNS.com

"It's been really hard for us but we are determined to live every day to the fullest.

"We try and have some non-Alzheimer's days when we do not talk about it. When the babies get older they can remember how great a dad he was."

Recalling losing his dad, Daniel said: "The doctors didn't know he had Alzheimer's at the time, but it was horrible to watch.

"I realised something was wrong at work, when I struggled to grasp problems and concentrate.

"I was lethargic and couldn't remember how things worked.

"When I am asked about what the future holds, I just say I think about providing memories for Jordan and the kids.

11 Daniel's dad, Adrian passed away in 1999 Credit: � SWNS.com

11 Daniel's brother Sean has been given the all clear, while his youngest brother Alex, has decided he doesn't want to be tested Credit: � SWNS.com

"They are the ones who matter."

Though the twins are at risk of the same fate as their dad and granddad, they will have to wait until they are 18 before they can be tested.

Daniel's brother Sean has already been through the test, and has been given the all clear, but his youngest brother Alex, 23, has decided he doesn't want to find out.

The couple, who met 12 years ago, have started a JustGiving page to raise money to take their kids to Disney World, Florida.

They are hoping to go this summer because they fear Daniel's symptoms are only getting worse.

Jordan, 29, added: "We want to raise as much as possible to have a trip as a family and create memories for the kids.

11 Like other Alzheimer’s patients, Daniel, who lives in Hucknall, Notts, suffers from short-term memory loss, confusion and problems with his balance Credit: � SWNS.com

“We were hoping to take them when they were older and can remember it, but that is not a possibility now.

“It will mean a lot to be happy as a family, to look back and remember all the good times that we had.”

With Daniel unable to work and Jordan caring for him full time, they cannot afford the trip without help.

In just two days they have raised £1,485 of their £10,000 target.

The money raised will help Daniel finish his bucket list, which includes activities such as sky diving with his brothers.

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Clare Walton, from Alzheimer’s Society, added: “Dementia is not a natural part of ageing and it doesn’t just affect older people.

“Over 40,000 people under 65 in the UK have dementia, including people in their 30s and 40s. The needs of younger people with dementia are very different to those of older people and there is a shortage of age appropriate services in the UK.

“Alzheimer’s Society is currently funding research which we hope will improve diagnosis and support for people with younger onset dementia.”

A RARE FORM OF DEMENTIA There are two different types of Alzheimer’s disease. A very rare form that can be inherited from a single gene from a parent, and the much more common type that is not inherited. It’s estimated that around 600 families worldwide have the inherited type, also called familial Alzheimer’s disease that is passed down through the family. People with one of these rare genetic changes tend to develop the disease at a young age, even in their 30s or 40s. People with dementia whose symptoms started before they were 65 are often described as having young-onset dementia, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they have one of the inherited forms of the disease. Although inherited Alzheimer’s tends to affect people at a young age, it only accounts for a tiny proportion of the 42,000 people in the UK with young-onset dementia. Young-onset dementia is not usually inherited. However, around one in 10 people with young-onset dementia will have inherited it. If you have concerns about any form of dementia, Alzheimer’s Society National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122 can provide information, support and guidance.

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