The Young Dementia Network is hosted by Dementia UK. It is a collaboration between people living with young onset dementia (where symptoms develop before the age of 65), their families and professionals working in the field. The Network campaigns to achieve positive change, increase knowledge, understanding and awareness and improve policy and practice. Free to join, our growing online community shares expertise and experience to create webinars, newsletters and resources available to all.
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We have created a short animation to explain in brief what the Young Dementia Network is, what it does and how to join, told from the perspective of a person living with young onset #dementia. We hope you like it. 🤞 Please feel free to share our animation with others.
"How Alzheimer’s undid my dazzling, creative wife in her 40s." In this Guardian Audio Long Read Podcast, Michael Aylwin shares how his wife Vanessa was diagnosed with familial Alzheimer’s disease aged 49. You can listen to the podcast or read their story here: https://lnkd.in/eEukMpfP
The Sillingham Robins is a book by Peter Watson about a group of friends and neighbours. 📖 One overhears a crime being committed and the group set about trying to bring the perpetrators to justice. One of the group is living with young onset vascular dementia and is cared for by a loving, but struggling, wife. They both prove to be more resilient than anyone expects. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eTGu7AKZ #Book #YoungOnsetDementia
Are you from a minority ethnic background and have a diagnosis of young onset #dementia, or are an unpaid carer who provides support? Researchers at Univeristy of Liverpool would like to hear from you about your experience of receiving a young onset dementia diagnosis. Please contact Fiona Low at filowe@liverpool.ac.uk to learn more. Or visit this website: https://lnkd.in/eMgpPdZi
The UK Government wants individuals and organisations to help shape a new 10-year plan to improve NHS healthcare for everyone. 💭 To have your say, take part in the Government’s survey here: https://lnkd.in/dmqrAHsZ When completing the survey, please keep young onset #dementia in mind and feed in what you can about the different issues and challenges younger people and their families face.
Gail Gregory was diagnosed with young onset #dementia at the age of 54. To keep herself busy and give herself a sense of purpose, she immersed herself in photography, art and crafts. She has an Etsy site where she is selling handmade cards and artwork. Visit her site here: https://lnkd.in/e_ySxTNq
The Younger People with Dementia Annual Christmas Concert will take place at The Whitty Theatre, Wokingham, RG40 3EU on Tuesday 10th December 2024, from 7-9.30pm.🎄🎵 It promises to be a magical evening of singing and live music. Tickets are £12.50 per person. #ChristmasConcert #Dementia
The UK Government has launched its biggest ever consultation on the NHS in England. 📣 Your views will influence a new 10-year plan to improve healthcare for everyone. Dementia UK will be responding to the Government and would like your help. If you've been personally affected by dementia, then share your views by taking part in their survey: https://lnkd.in/epah429A The Dementia UK survey will close on Sunday 24th November 2024. #DementiaCare #YoungOnsetDementia #Dementia
Today is Carers Rights Day and this year's theme is recognising your rights. Learn more on the Carers UK website: https://lnkd.in/euvQwSXb #CarersRightsDay #DementiaCarer #YoungOnsetDementia
The latest episode of SweetPea Care's The Care and Dementia Podcast features Hannah Gardner, Dementia UK's Consultant Admiral Nurse for Children and Young People. She discusses how to support children living in a family affected by dementia. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ev_xS4WR #Podcast #YoungOnsetDementia