Younger people with dementia

Although the symptoms of dementia are similar whatever a person's age, younger people with dementia may have different needs.

They may:

The information in these pages is designed for younger people with dementia, their families and their carers

Related information

Younger people with dementia factsheet
Information about the types of dementia that can occur in younger people, diagnosis, specialist services and support.
Talking Point, online forum - Younger people with dementia
Our online forum, Talking Point has an area specifically for younger people with dementia.
Regional interest groups for younger people with dementia
There are a number of regional interest groups/forums for younger people with dementia. The groups provide an opportunity mainly for professionals and carers to meet and share ideas and discuss issues relating to services for younger people within their region and nationally.