Younger onset dementia, also known as early onset dementia, is any form of dementia in people under the age of 65.
Although dementia is much less common in people under 65, it can be diagnosed in people in their fifties, forties and even thirties.
Below are resources that may be useful to people diagnosed with younger onset dementia, or carers of those with a diagnosis. Included are resources for further education on Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
Younger onset dementia hub (Dementia Australia)
Younger or early onset dementia: signs, planning and respite (healthdirect)
The Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Toolkit
Younger onset dementia and the NDIS
Frontotemporal dementia (Dementia Australia)
Australian Frontotemporal Dementia Association
Frontier Research Group (for research on FTD)
Dementia and Driving (Dementia Australia)
Living with dementia
Click the button below to find local dementia support and resources for people living in the South East Melbourne region.
I am a carer/family member of someone with dementia
Click the button below for resources and services specific to carers and family members of people with dementia.
I am a health professional
Click the button below to find education and resources for health professionals interested in dementia.
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