The term younger onset dementia, or early onset dementia, is usually used to describe any form of dementia commencing in people under the age of 65.

This section provides information to help you plan for the future and gain an understanding of younger onset dementia.

	*In our own words - Younger Onset Dementia A collection of very personal stories
	1. Younger Onset Dementia - A Practical Guide February 2009
	1. Younger Onset Dementia Tip Sheets Younger Onset Dementia Tip Sheets provide simple ideas to assist in the support of people under the age of 65 years and their families and carers. The sheets draw on the combined experience of clinicians, Alzheimer's Australia professionals, people living with dementia and carers.
	2 Young 4 Dementia A learning resource to support improved dementia awareness and care for younger people with dementia.
	2. HOPE Newsletter HOPE is a bi-monthly newsletter for younger people with dementia, their care partners, friends, health professionals and care staff. It facilitates networking opportunities for all and welcomes contributions.
	2009 Summit On Younger Onset Dementia Summit participants call on the Australian Government to recognise the needs of people living with younger onset dementia by providing dedicated funding for services that meet their unique needs.
	Early or Younger Onset Dementia This page discusses younger onset dementia, sometimes called early onset dementia. It emphasises the importance of a correct diagnosis and some aspects of caring for someone with younger onset dementia.
	Early Planning and Younger Onset Dementia Planning for the future can make it much easier for both the person with younger onset dementia and their family and carers to manage their financial and legal affairs. This page discusses the importance of early planning and some ways to plan ahead. It also lists people and organisations that can help.
	Employment and Younger Onset Dementia If a person with younger onset dementia is still employed, decisions will have to be made about eventual changes to their work life. This page discusses ways that family and friends can help them plan ahead and make these decisions.
	Exploring the needs of younger people with dementia in Australia - A Report March 2007
	Long & Lonely Road Insights into living with younger onset dementia.
	Next Steps: Younger Onset Dementia Outlined below are the different services available for people with younger onset dementia and their carers. These include specialised dementia services, health and home support services.
	Understanding Younger Onset Dementia April 2008
	Younger Onset Dementia - Further Reading & Resources Websites & links, books, audio visual resources, journal articles, news stories plus Alzheimer's Australia's publications.