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Abstract
Providing key information and insight into the experiences of people living with a diagnosis of young onset dementia, this book will increase the knowledge and skills of health and social care professionals in the early recognition, diagnosis and support of young people with dementia and their families.
The book explores the experiences of people living with a diagnosis of young onset dementia through detailed case studies, and gives learning points to implement in practice for the better provision of appropriate support and care. It explains the need for adapting services which are often designed for older people, and how the complicated diagnostic process can lead to misdiagnosis among younger people. Key issues are considered, including at-risk groups, work and dealing with potential loss of employment, changes in personal and family relationships, readjusting life expectations and plans, and social isolation.
Hilda Hayo is Chief Admiral Nurse/CEO at Dementia UK. She set up the Younger People with Dementia Team in Northamptonshire and is a founding member of the Forget Me Nots young onset dementia social group. Alison Ward is a health and social care researcher and is also a founding member of the Forget Me Nots. Jacqueline Parkes is a mental health nurse, Professor of Applied Mental Health, Lead for Dementia Research at the University of Northampton, and Chair of the Dementia Friendly Community of Practice (UoN).
A significant addition which critically and constructively examines the key issues around Young Onset Dementia through lived and professional experience. Based upon knowledge being empowering this book will enhance the body of knowledge and help the movement towards greater support and understanding. I totally commend it to all interested in the subject.
Keith Oliver, Alzheimer's Society Ambassador and KMPT Dementia Envoy
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Onset Dementia: A Guide to Recognition, Diagnosis, and Supporting Individuals with Dementia and Their Families, by Hilda Hayo, Alison Ward and Jacqueline Parkes | 3 | ||
| Foreword by Wendy Mitchell | 9 | ||
| Introduction | 11 | ||
| 1. Promotion of Health and Prevention of Ill Health in Reducing Incidence of Dementia | 33 | ||
| 2. Groups at Increased Risk of Young Onset Dementia | 61 | ||
| 3. Why Early Recognition and Diagnosis Matter | 77 | ||
| 4. Post Diagnostic Support and Intervention | 89 | ||
| 5. The Impact of Young Onset Dementia on Family Relationships | 105 | ||
| 6. Lonely in a Social World – Maintaining Social Connections in Young Onset Dementia | 127 | ||
| 7. Meaningful Occupation and Activities | 145 | ||
| Conclusions | 165 | ||
| Resources | 171 | ||
| Subject Index | 177 | ||
| Author Index | 188 |