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Young Dementia Network

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The Network is a community of people affected by young onset #dementia and professionals collaborating to improve support.

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Young Dementia Network
Young Dementia Network@YoungDemNetwork·
Our short animation explains what the Young Dementia Network is, what it does and how to join, from the perspective of a person living with the condition. Please feel free to share it with your family, friends, colleagues and networks to help us grow our membership.
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Dementia UK@DementiaUK·
This #YoungCarersActionDay, Cici and Izzy share how young onset #dementia affects them and why finding the right support makes all the difference. With specialist support from our Admiral Nurses, young carers don’t have to cope with dementia alone. 💙 Watch Cici and Izzy’s full conversation: youtu.be/Hpz_Cd2edy8?si…
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Dementia UK@DementiaUK·
What are the signs of young onset #dementia? How quickly can symptoms progress? 💭👇 Sophie, our #AdmiralNurse for Young Onset Dementia, answers your questions. Share this post to help spread awareness! If you're noticing dementia symptoms which are interfering with your daily life and are a clear change from what’s normal, you should speak to your GP for advice. Or contact an Admiral Nurse on our free Helpline by calling 0800 888 6678.
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One in ten people with a learning disability may develop Alzheimer’s disease between the age of 50 to 65; the risk for people with Down’s syndrome is even greater. This online event will help shine a light on the issues people with a learning disability and #dementia face. 👇
Dementia UK@DementiaUK

In @MeetMacIntyre's next Dementia Special Interest Group, @NicolaP321 and @bethyb1886 will be joined by Melissa, our Consultant #AdmiralNurse for Frailty and Physical Health. This event on Tuesday 24th March 2026 will focus on supporting people with a learning disability and #dementia to plan for the future. Learn more and sign up here: macintyrecharity.org/events/dementi….

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This is well worth a read. Izzy (23) and Cici (28) both have experience of a parent with young onset #dementia. They share the impact it has had on them and their families and how they had to become carers at a young age 👇
Dementia UK@DementiaUK

"When Dad was diagnosed with #dementia, what I really needed was community and the reassurance that there were other young carers like me going through similar experiences." Cici and Izzy share their experiences of having a parent with young onset dementia and becoming a carer at a young age: dementiauk.org/information-an…

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Dementia UK@DementiaUK·
What should you do after a diagnosis of young onset #dementia? Any advice for how people can cope? 🩵👇 Fran, our Consultant #AdmiralNurse for Young Onset Dementia, answers your questions. Share this post to help spread awareness! If you have any questions or need advice about any aspect of young onset dementia, you can contact an Admiral Nurse on our free Helpline by calling 0800 888 6678.
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Dementia UK@DementiaUK·
Cici and Izzy discuss changing roles and responsibilities after their dads were diagnosed with young onset #dementia, and the impact this had on them as young carers. 💙 Watch Cici and Izzy’s full conversation: youtu.be/Hpz_Cd2edy8?si…
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'If Not Now, When?' is a 30-minute film, written and directed by Nick Tree, created in partnership with @YPWD. 🎬 It is a hard-hitting, absorbing and memorable film that seeks to raise awareness, reduce stigma and foster understanding of the unique emotional and practical challenges faced by people affected. You can watch the film here: amazon.co.uk/Not-Now-When-N…
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This March, @DementiaUK will launch a new report in Parliament calling for better palliative and end of life care. Please invite your MP to the report launch so they can hear directly from people affected by dementia about why consistent care must be planned and coordinated right from the moment of diagnosis – and long before crisis hits: action.dementiauk.org/ask-your-mp-at…
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The Working With Dementia Network Plus Conference takes place on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at the University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus. The Young Dementia Network has a stand so do come and see us. Book your free place here: workingwithdementia.org/event/conferen…
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At our February 2026 webinar, Maud Ritzen, a PhD student at Alzheimer Centre Limburg, Maastricht University, presented how the needs of people with young onset #dementia vary depending on dementia subtype, stage and living situation. Watch the webinar recording here: youngdementianetwork.org/news-and-event…
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This week, the Young Dementia Network proudly welcomed its 7,000th member. 🎉 Free to join, the Network continues to grow as a vibrant online community for everyone living with, working with or interested in young onset #dementia. If you would like to join the Young Dementia Network, click here: youngdementianetwork.org/join-the-young…
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As part of the DYNAMIC research project, the Network created a short animation to raise awareness of how effective financial guidance from social care staff for people affected by dementia in mid-life can help to reduce stress and financial costs for the person, their family and services. 💷 Please watch and share the animation: youtube.com/watch?v=MSUnnA…
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Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland@alzscot·
People living with dementia continue to have passions, relationships, experiences and voices that deserve to be heard. As a member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG), Stuart shares his story to raise awareness and help others understand what it means to live well with dementia.💜
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If you missed Dementia Community's excellent recent webinar which focused on support for children and young people in families affected by #dementia, you can watch a recording via the link below. 👇 @JDementiaCare @Hannahdementia
Dementia Community@JDementiaCare

📢 Missed our latest webinar? Hannah Gardner, Consultant Admiral Nurse (@DementiaUK), explores ways to support children and young people whose lives are affected by dementia. Watch here 👉 buff.ly/cRnju5Q Donate 👉 buff.ly/cWb80XC #dementia #youngpeople

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This #YoungCarersActionDay, please take a moment to watch @DementiaUK's powerful short film sharing the stories of two young carers and their experience of parental young onset #dementia. 👇
Dementia UK@DementiaUK

This #YoungCarersActionDay, Cici and Izzy share how young onset #dementia affects them and why finding the right support makes all the difference. With specialist support from our Admiral Nurses, young carers don’t have to cope with dementia alone. 💙 Watch Cici and Izzy’s full conversation: youtu.be/Hpz_Cd2edy8?si…

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