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Young onset dementia : a guide to recognition, diagnosis, and supporting individuals with dementia and their families /

Hayo, Hilda,

Young onset dementia : a guide to recognition, diagnosis, and supporting individuals with dementia and their families / Hilda Hayo, Alison Ward, and Jacqueline Parkes. - 192 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Promotion of health and prevention of ill health in reducing incidence of dementia -- Groups at increased risk of young onset dementia -- Why is it important to recognise and diagnose young onset dementia in a timely way? -- The importance of timely post diagnostic support and interventions following a diagnosis of young onset dementia -- Impact of young onset dementia on family relationships -- Lonely in a social world : maintaining social connections in young onset dementia -- Meaningful occupation and activities.

9781785921179 (paperback : alk. paper)


Dementia--diagnosis
Dementia--therapy
Social Work
Age of Onset
Social Support
Early Diagnosis
Middle Aged


United Kingdom


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