Understanding Young-Onset Dementia

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the Young Onset Dementia Service.

 

Frontotemporal dementia (Alzheimer's Society)

This website and factsheet explains what FTD is, its symptoms, and who gets it. It also describes how it is diagnosed and the treatment and support that is available.

 

Genes and dementia (Alzheimer's Research UK)

The booklet also provides further information on genetic testing, and current research into genes and dementia.

 

Glorious Opportunity living with Alzheimer's

This website contains different resources that Dr Bute hope's you will find useful. She has made a number of videos, and she enjoys speaking at conferences, and at meetings for doctors, carers or relatives.

 

Types of dementia (Alzheimer's Research UK)

Dementia is not a disease in itself. Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when brain cells stop working properly.

 

What is posterior cortical atrophy? (Alzheimer's Research UK)

Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) is caused by damage that builds up in the brain cells at the back of the brain. This is the part of our brain that processes information from our eyes, and allows us to make sense of what we are seeing and where things are.

 

What is primary progressive aphasia? (Alzheimer's Research UK)

In most cases, PPA is caused by frontotemporal dementia. Most people who develop PPA will be in their 50s and 60s.

 

Young Onset Dementia Service (Nottinghamshire Healthcare)

The Young Onset Dementia service aims to provide access to timely assessment, diagnosis, intervention and support. The priority is to keep you in the community and support you in maintaining autonomy, control and independence in all aspects of your life for as long as possible.

 

Young-onset dementia: Understanding your diagnosis (Alzheimer's Society)

This booklet has been produced by the Alzheimer's Society for individuals who are under the age of 65 years and have recently been diagnosed with dementia.