Although dementia is a disease more commonly seen in people aged 65 or over, it can occur at any age. This section presents information collated from across the Dementia in Australia report relevant to people with dementia under the age of 65.
Statistics are reported separately for younger onset dementia, which occurs in adults aged under 65, and childhood dementia which occurs in children.
For younger people, the impact of dementia as well as the services and needs required can differ compared to older people. This can be attributed to the significant stage of life differences in people with dementia under the age of 65, who may be working and/or caring for a family at the time of diagnosis. This can greatly affect the social and psychological impact of dementia on the individual, their family, and community (Draper and Withall 2016).
For more information about the types of younger onset dementia, risk factors, diagnosis and support, see the Dementia Australia YOD hub.
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