The term younger onset dementia is used to describe any form of dementia diagnosed in people under the age of 65. Younger onset dementia affects approximately 27,247 Australians. This program will help your team recognise the impact of younger onset dementia and provide them with support strategies and resources.

This course can be found under courses.

Delivery options

Face-to-face (three hours)

Course suitability

A team of staff providing support to people living with younger onset dementia in various care settings

Course availability

All states

Program benefits

  • Staff understand the impact that a diagnosis of dementia has on a younger person and their support partners.
  • Your workforce is able to adapt services to accommodate the needs of a younger person with a diagnosis of dementia.
  • A person with younger onset dementia feel they are a partner in achieving their own support goals.

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