Young Onset Dementia is dementia that develops when someone is under the age of 65. There are an estimated 70,000 people in the UK with young onset dementia, however the actual figure could be much higher, as young onset dementia is often not recognised and can go undiagnosed for a long time.
At Dementia Forward we understand how important it is that people living with young onset dementia have access to specialist advice and support. Diagnosis often comes at a stage of life when a person is still working and has family responsibilities and the whole family may need support to understand the diagnosis and put plans in place. Receiving a diagnosis of young onset dementia can be isolating so, whenever possible, we offer individuals an opportunity to meet others who are in the same situation, and a chance to engage in age-appropriate activities with peers.
If you or someone you know is affected by young onset dementia, please call our helpline, where we can provide support, advice and information, and explain the specific services available to you.
Young Onset Services
We have offered a day of targeted support and wellbeing to a group of people with young onset dementia in the Harrogate area for the last 10 years, and thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund, we have now launched three new groups in 
other areas of North Yorkshire – Scarborough, York and Craven.
Each of these groups, known as Time Out Together, spend a day out in the community each week, either walking, experiencing new challenges or visiting venues of interest. In this safe, social environment friendships are forged, new experiences are shared, support is given to one another and, importantly, there is always lots of laughter. Here are just a few of the activities these groups have enjoyed together…
