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Some things you should know about young onset dementia

Some things you should know about young onset dementia. Did you know…. Dementia affects younger people too. Did you know…. Over 42,000 people in the UK have been diagnosed with young onset dementia. Did you know…. Dementia is considered ‘young onset’ when it affects people aged under 65.

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Some things you should know about young onset dementia

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  1. Some things you should know about young onset dementia

  2. Did you know… • Dementia affects younger people too

  3. Did you know… • Over 42,000 people in the UK have been diagnosed with young onset dementia

  4. Did you know… • Dementia is considered ‘young onset’ when it affects people aged under 65

  5. Did you know... • Dementia isn’t only about memory loss

  6. Did you know... • Dementia can also cause changes in behaviourand personality

  7. Did you know... • Dementia can affect balance, movement and spatial awareness

  8. Did you know... • Dementia can cause changes with vision, ability levels and skills

  9. If you have concerns about yourself, or a family member, talk to your doctor…

  10. …and ask them to refer to our young onset decision-making guide for GPs…

  11. www.youngdementiauk.org/gp-guide

  12. …or visit www.youngdementiauk.org for more information

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