The term ‘younger onset dementia’ is used to describe any form of dementia in a person under 65 years of age. This 3-part online course aims to increase your awareness of the unique and often complex issues involved when a young person is diagnosed with dementia.

This course can be found under courses.

Course completion

This course can be completed at your own pace, it takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Course availability

Online

Course suitability

Suitable for staff providing support to people living with dementia

Course price

Free

You will gain knowledge in:

  • the challenges of diagnosing younger onset dementia,
  • primary and secondary causes of younger onset dementia,
  • providing person centred support and enablement for a person living with younger onset dementia.

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If you are unsure, please contact cdl@dementia.org.au before purchasing.

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