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Understanding the causes, symptoms and effects of young-onset dementia

Last Reviewed: 04/10/2022

Who is this resource for?

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

Why you should read this article

to increase your awareness of young-onset dementia and its distinct challenges

to understand the differences between young-onset dementia and dementia developing later in life

to recognise the role of nurses in ensuring people with young-onset dementia are adequately diagnosed and supported.

Authors

Manisha Ray

Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, England

Tom Dening

Professor of Dementia Research - Division of Psychiatry & Applied Psychology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, England

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The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually, RCN Learn resources meet the RCN Nine Quality Standards.