Alzheimer's Society

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

They may:

• Have dependent children
• Be in work at the time of diagnosis
• Have heavy financial commitments
• Find it difficult to rationalise losing skills at such a young age
• Find it difficult to access appropriate information and support.

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

• 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.
  
• Carers' contacts for younger people with dementia
  Carers' contacts are trained volunteers who provide support over the phone to carers who wish to talk to someone with knowledge and experience about caring for a younger person 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.