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/

[@VIVA4EVER2001]

Really good video, thanks for sharing. One of my symptoms is I sometimes find it understand what I am reading, but watching a video makes things clear.

[@kevinnunya9714]

My wife has dementia, diagnosed at age 58. I am sure she started showing symptoms at least 8 years ago but I did not understand what those symptoms were at the time. Bad temper, withdrawn, unable to handle small issues and everything becomes a crisis, especially with interactions with strangers, and always thinking people are treating her badly when they are not doing anything close.

[@DementiaUK1]

I'm so sorry to hear about your wife, Michael 💙 If you ever need any advice or support, you can contact a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse on our free Helpline by calling 0800 888 6678 or emailing [e-mail]. - Holly

[@EllaBella-76]

@kevinnuy9714 •I am only 47 ..I am already diagnosed I had a brain injury in 2016 ?I think I was 39 .Then these last few years my confusion got worse wrong buses can’t find anything my vision changed my ability to sort anything out changed then they did an MRI I seriously thought it was just going to be fast well not two hours was so long I fell asleep ..I had neck pain and lower back pain so I was not really thinking anything about my brain other than I was really badly unsteady on my feat .Then the results came back really fast I am feeling the same as your wife it was like a punch 🤛 in the guts for me I keep calling my brother my Dad ?I am forgetting and loosing everything..It’s horrible and my son has to keep telling me people are only trying to help well doesn’t feel like that at all ..

[@rodentcafeteria]

My brother is having many of these symptoms right now. He already had epilepsy, but now he's showing signs of aggitation, unable to concentrate, unable to express himself, and no interest in doing what once were his normal activities. He even said "I don't know what the problem is." Getting him to his neurologist ASAP. Just trying to get as much info as I can.

[@DementiaUK1]

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother, it sounds like a difficult time for you and your family. If you ever need advice or support, you can contact a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse on our free Helpline by calling 0800 888 6678 or emailing [e-mail]. I hope this helps. - Holly

[@rodentcafeteria]

@@DementiaUK1 Thank you very much.

[@susanmann5286]

Very helpful video.

[@DementiaUK1]

I'm glad to hear that you found this helpful, Susan 💙 - Holly

[@teacherturnedhomesteader7368]

My sister RIP was a nurse, she felt my mom was going thru something yrs ago. Thinking someone was coming into her apt and cooking smashinhing her tissue , tossing her bedcovers back while she was gone, and that wad in her 60s maybe. Then she was thinking someobe was coning into her current residence and cutting her pants up the seam and her underwear. She mives items around the house and forgets and accuses others, like she moved a colannder and got mad saying when people dont have things of their own theyll take yours, and she misplaced her tithes and was MAD...I found it in her housegown pocket. She drives fine and comes off normal on the average can hold conversations, but i think it is a variation of paranoia

[@DementiaUK1]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mum and the loss of your sister, thank you for sharing. Please don't hesitate to reach out to a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse if you ever need advice or support. Our free Helpline number is 0800 888 6678 or you can email [e-mail]. I hope this helps. - Holly

[@crimsonasscock]

I think I have dementia

[@DementiaUK1]

Hi Crimson, I'm so sorry to hear this. I recommend seeing your GP about this as soon as possible, just to be safe. Our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses are also here for you if you ever need advice or support. Our free Helpline number is 0800 888 6678 or you can email [e-mail]. I hope this helps. - Holly

[@namasteindia584]

Do young onset dementia live a full normal life?

[@DementiaUK1]

Hello, thanks for your question. Dementia is a degeneration of the brain that causes a progressive decline in people’s ability to think, reason, communicate and remember. Everyone’s experience of dementia is unique and the progression of the condition varies. We have lots of information about young onset dementia on our website which you may find helpful. If you have any questions or need advice or support, you can contact a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse on our free Helpline by calling 0800 888 6678 or emailing [e-mail]. I hope this helps. - Holly