Young-onset dementia symptoms often first present in the workplace, resulting in work performance challenges and eventually loss of employment. This study aims to investigate the experiences, work values, and support needs of employees with young onset dementia and their relatives. Click here

This study is an in-depth exploration of the unfolding experiences of five persons who developed dementia while still in paid work/employment, and of their significant others. It explores how they experienced the actions and decisions taken with respect to work, and what the consequences meant to them. Click here

This study explores the specific impact that young onset dementia has on continued employment and finances. Click here

This paper presents a two-part study involving interviews and participatory sessions to begin to understand the workplace experiences and the role of technology among people living with MCI/EOD. Findings are presented from working with seven people with MCI/EOD and two care partners to explore technology design. Click here

This inter-disciplinary study was to explore how working-age people living with dementia seek to influence their lives, and what makes it easier or more difficult for them in their everyday life. Click here

This paper focuses on the financial impact of a diagnosis of young onset dementia. The findings highlight aspects of the financial consequences of a diagnosis of young onset dementia for individuals and families. Click here

This study explores the potential for supporting and promoting the employability of people living with dementia. Click here

This article offers new ways of conceptualising the struggles of disabled workers to continue with their project of self-becoming through work. It shows how work practices can enact violence through ‘non-recognition’ and how workers can subvert this violence to create opportunities for future development. Click here

This study focusses on the significance of meaningful activity; how can such activities be constructed. Click here

A systematic review of the literature concerning young people with dementia who are either in employment or wish to be employed. Eight articles were reviewed which highlighted the need for reasonable adjustments and sheltered employment opportunities to support continued engagement with employment. Click here

Post formal employment: little expectation that a person might continue to work in a different capacity perhaps; implication: lack of opportunities. Click here

Work as therapy. Participants wore staff uniforms to create a sense of identity and to be identifiable as staff for customers. Click here

This paper looks traumatic secession of work; need for purposeful activity; need for increased education and awareness in the workplace. Click here

Demonstration project: Seven people with mild dementia work one day per week beside a work-buddy in a large metropolitan hardware store. Work-buddies are store employees who have undergone dementia training.

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This paper argues that people living with dementia have the right to live as full citizens and have full participation and inclusion in all aspects of life. Click here

This research sends out strong messages about the rights and legal position of person living with dementia which cannot be ignored. Click here

This study argues that more attention needs to be given to supporting employees with dementia to either remain in work or exit the workplace, and that career development practice has a key role in this. Click here

The rise in retirement age means that number of people developing dementia whilst in employment will rise. Click here

‘A common finding was that employers appear to lack knowledge to enable them to support people with dementia or cognitive impairment in the workplace.’ Click here