Five reasons why young-onset dementia is often missed
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Why young-onset dementia is often missed – and the signs to look for
Dementia is usually associated with older people, but it can affect anyone, even children
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Five reasons why young-onset dementia is often missed
The number of people with young-onset dementia could be even higher than current estimates suggest. AtlasStudio/ ShutterstockAround 57 million people worldwide have dementia. While most cases of dementia are diagnosed in older adults, about 7% of cases occur in people under 65. This number may be even higher as young-onset dementia continues to be under-recognised. This means many people may be missing out on the support they need. Here are five…
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