Current research studies Taking part in young onset dementia research can provide an opportunity for people whose lives are affected by young onset dementia to contribute to the future of dementia care and treatment and to make a positive difference. Listed below are some dementia research opportunities that may be of interest: For more dementia […]
The current situation In the UK very few people with young onset dementia and their families experience a high standard of diagnosis and support throughout their lives. Very few, as the condition progresses, can rely on care that works well for them and their family at home and if an alternative is needed, appropriate care […]
Our activities The Young Dementia Network’s current activities include: Our plans Our 2021-2025 plan is informed by: Future activities and projects include:
Member showcase: Phil Angrave I’ve been a registered nurse for over 40 years. I was a charge nurse in an intensive care unit, then I went into management in the NHS and then for the last 20 years of my career, I was a senior lecturer at a university teaching graduate and undergraduate nurses, medical […]
We want to increase the membership of the Young Dementia Network so that we can have a greater impact, increase awareness of young onset dementia and connect with more people. In order to do this, we would really appreciate your help in sharing the links and information below with your family, friends, work colleagues and networks. The […]
Dementia and Hope – for professionals Dementia and Hope is a vision created with, and for, people who are living with dementia. There are things we can all do to make people’s lives more hopeful. It helps to look beyond the condition itself and its symptoms. Social attitudes and ignorance, employment practices and the physical […]
Here you will find a collection of young onset dementia research studies related to children and young people. They have been selected by Professor Pat Sikes from the University of Sheffield and Dr Mel Hall from Manchester Metropolitan University. Some of the links we provide are to the abstract only. For a full paper it may […]
Member showcase: Peter Middleton Email is both a blessing and a curse. Sometimes, I get fed-up scrolling through an endless procession of marketing nonsense and badly spelt scams telling me that my computer is riddled with malware or I’ve won the Canadian lottery. Now and then, however, a gem of a piece of correspondence warms my […]
Sensitivi-tea Our second webinar took place on Wednesday 18th November 2020, Sensitivi-tea – what matters most during diagnosis. The session was run by members of The Angela Project team who recently completed the largest UK research study on young onset dementia. The webinar was led by Dr Janet Carter University, College London; Dr Mary O’Malley University of […]
Dementia and Hope – useful resources On this page, you will find other resources which will help you to understand this approach and put it into practice and details of organisations who may be able to offer you additional support and information.
