Younger people can have dementia too. ‘Younger onset dementia’ is the term used to describe those under the age of 65 years who have been diagnosed with one of its forms.
Estimates suggest as many as 25,000 Australians as young as 30 years old may be living with younger onset dementia, and it causes its own unique challenges. People in this age group are often still working, raising families or they may have other caring responsibilities.
This can be a scary time for families, but the good news is that we at Focus Care can help you. We know that you may have different concerns than an older person with dementia might. We can help you manage the logistics of staying employed, looking after your children or socialising.
The main financial difference is that government support is covered by the NDIS rather than Aged Home Care Packages.