Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "young onset dementia"
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Perceptions of the Caregiving Role Among Young-Onset Dementia Adult Child Caregivers
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-03)Background: Persons who receive a dementia diagnosis before the age of 65, are considered to have young-onset dementia. For many persons living with young-onset dementia, adult children take on caregiving roles. Evidence ... -
“We are doing it all wrong”: A Narrative Inquiry Journey Co-Directed by Persons Living with Young Onset Dementia to Illuminate Inequities and Advocate for Change
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-27)In recent years more attention and concerns are being drawn to the noticeable increase in diagnoses of young onset dementia (YOD), that is individuals who are diagnosed with dementia and are under the age of 65 years. This ...