This series of films was created in 2019 to help educate and inform people about young onset dementia. We hope they will be of particular use and interest to people who have been newly diagnosed and those who support them.
The films were funded by DEEP and the Shanly Foundation and are available for use by anyone who would like to share them, particularly at training courses, events and conferences.
Features people affected by young onset dementia discussing how they shared the news of their diagnosis with their children, how they reacted and the impact the diagnosis has had on their family relationships.
Features people affected by young onset dementia discussing how they shared the news of their diagnosis with family and friends. They talk about how people reacted to the news and share advice for others in a similar situation.
Features people affected by young onset dementia discussing how the condition had an impact on their working lives and what they do now to keep active and engaged.
Our virtual clinics give you the chance to discuss any questions or concerns with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse by phone or video call, at a time that suits you.
When her partner Andy was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 52, Christine struggled to know where to turn. She is supporting our ‘We live dementia’ campaign to raise awareness of how our specialist dementia nurses can help.
Andy, 52, lives with young onset dementia. As part of our ‘We live with dementia’ campaign, he shares how his diagnosis affects him and his partner Christine.
Adult Nursing lecturer and a PhD student Tidziwe reflects on the lack of awareness of dementia in her home country of Malawi.
