young onset dementia: different symptoms

The symptoms of dementia differ from person to person, depending on the type of dementia and which parts of the brain it affects. Memory issues are one of the most recognisable signs of dementia, but for people with young onset dementia (where symptoms develop before the age of 65), memory problems may not be obvious in the early stages.

More commonly, people with young onset dementia experience early changes in:

• behaviour and personality
• language and communication
• movement and coordination
• social and life skills
• vision and spatial awareness

Our film details some of the symptoms to look out for. More information about the different symptoms younger people may experience and an advice leaflet can be found on our website. Visit: dementiauk.org/different-symptoms/