I’m a Brain Injury Specialist…TBI survivors and those with occult brain injury can look like a person with dementia and TBI increases your risk of dementia…the types of early onset dementia are associated with 🧬 genetic factors and usually an immediate family member had it, regardless of whether it was early or late onset. The dementia described here with emotional and personality changes is more often behavioral variant Frontotemporal Dementia…and it IS a “pre senile” dementia. 40s to 50s and marked in early stages by loss of empathy, compassion, impulsiveness, irritability, and anger. The thing that stands out is that it’s a sudden change. If you notice this change…get a loved one to a neurologist immediately. Dementia can be found in people in their teens…self awareness is also sometimes affected so people may become angry if you suggest getting checked…the patient is often unaware…
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.
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 Bad temper, withdrawn, unable to handle small issues and everything becomes a crisis, especially with interactions with strangers, and always thinking people are treating her badly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.
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 helpline@dementiauk.org. - Holly
@@independentlivinghomesguru I got her medically assessed after her fighting this for two years and now, my wife is in memory care and will celebrate her 60th birthday in full time memory care. Her dementia is advancing so fast I cannot begin to understand it. She is in memory care now with dozens of people in their late 70's and 80's.
@@kevinnunya9714 im 30yrs old and i feel horrible for you and your wife and i know that might be my future too.. you're incredibly strong and im so sorry your spouse is suffering too. i hope you two can have amazing new memories right now
@@kaii6216 My wife celebrated her 60th birthday in memory care. She no longer lives at home as it was impossible to care for her. For those who have medical recommendations, my wife had a full day neuro assessment to determine the scope of her dementia, had an MRI to determine any brain issues at the same time of her 2022 assessment, and is under the care of a Neurologist and has been under this Doctor's care since 2022. My wife has no family history of dementia and has a father that is 93 who lives alone and had a grandmother who was 93 when she died. Dementia care in the medical world is the black hole of medicine as there are only just a year ago any therapies available for patients, some of which can cause brain bleeds and are only available in the early stages of the disease.
my grandmother had young onset due to family history (we didn’t know about this until she was diagnosed) and my advice is to cherish every moment you have. They need to know they’re loved, even if their brain isn’t working right. Dementia is a monster and doesn’t discriminate
My husband was 54 when developed extreme anger , apathy , lost all empathy and stopped caring about his appearance Two years later he has no executive function , doesn’t talk to anyone including his family and has paranoid delusions This video is so important as my husband never got a diagnosis . Even now he has no diagnosis as he refuses all contact with medical services
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband, Imelda, thank you for sharing your experience. 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 helpline@dementiauk.org. We also have virtual clinic appointments with an Admiral Nurse available via Zoom or telephone, bookable here: www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/specialist-diagnosis-and-support/book-a-virtual-appointment/. I hope this helps. - Holly
Am 38 and i tend to forget so much, i cant concentrate and its very difficult for me to learn anything..i cant even right a text to my wife,i feel like i dont have words and i dont remember them. And my tongue slips frequently when i speak. It took me ages to write this simple comment
Hey man, go speak to a doctor. Do not self diagnose yourself. I'm 30 and I can relate to a lot about this video. Speak to a professional, your mind can play tricks on you, it may just be the way you are. Don't assume the worst.
Hello, I'm sorry to hear this. I recommend speaking with your GP about this, just to be safe. You can also contact a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse if you ever need advice or support. Our free Helpline number is 0800 888 6678 or you can email helpline@dementiauk.org. I hope this helps. - Holly
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.
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 helpline@dementiauk.org. I hope this helps. - Holly
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
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 helpline@dementiauk.org. I hope this helps. - Holly
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 helpline@dementiauk.org. I hope this helps. - Holly
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 helpline@dementiauk.org. I hope this helps. - Holly
Hi Fresno, thanks for your question. Dementia is described as ‘young onset’ when symptoms develop before the age of 65, usually between 30 to 65 years of age. Frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, is a rare form of dementia affecting around one in 20 people with a dementia diagnosis. It's an umbrella term for a group of dementias that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for personality, behaviour, language and speech. I hope this helps, but we have lots of information about the different types of dementia on our website which you may find helpful: www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/types-of-dementia/. - Holly
Hi James, thanks for your comment and you're completely right. Dementia is described as ‘young onset’ when symptoms develop before the age of 65, usually between 30 to 65 years of age. If you'd like to learn more, we have lots of information on our website: www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/young-onset-dementia/what-is-young-onset-dementia/. - Holly
it's better to know earlier. sending people living with dementia all the positivity in the world today
I’m a Brain Injury Specialist…TBI survivors and those with occult brain injury can look like a person with dementia and TBI increases your risk of dementia…the types of early onset dementia are associated with 🧬 genetic factors and usually an immediate family member had it, regardless of whether it was early or late onset. The dementia described here with emotional and personality changes is more often behavioral variant Frontotemporal Dementia…and it IS a “pre senile” dementia. 40s to 50s and marked in early stages by loss of empathy, compassion, impulsiveness, irritability, and anger. The thing that stands out is that it’s a sudden change. If you notice this change…get a loved one to a neurologist immediately. Dementia can be found in people in their teens…self awareness is also sometimes affected so people may become angry if you suggest getting checked…the patient is often unaware…
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.
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.
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 helpline@dementiauk.org. - Holly
Hello. How did you help her?
@@independentlivinghomesguru I got her medically assessed after her fighting this for two years and now, my wife is in memory care and will celebrate her 60th birthday in full time memory care. Her dementia is advancing so fast I cannot begin to understand it. She is in memory care now with dozens of people in their late 70's and 80's.
@@kevinnunya9714 im 30yrs old and i feel horrible for you and your wife and i know that might be my future too.. you're incredibly strong and im so sorry your spouse is suffering too. i hope you two can have amazing new memories right now
@@kaii6216 My wife celebrated her 60th birthday in memory care. She no longer lives at home as it was impossible to care for her. For those who have medical recommendations, my wife had a full day neuro assessment to determine the scope of her dementia, had an MRI to determine any brain issues at the same time of her 2022 assessment, and is under the care of a Neurologist and has been under this Doctor's care since 2022. My wife has no family history of dementia and has a father that is 93 who lives alone and had a grandmother who was 93 when she died. Dementia care in the medical world is the black hole of medicine as there are only just a year ago any therapies available for patients, some of which can cause brain bleeds and are only available in the early stages of the disease.
my grandmother had young onset due to family history (we didn’t know about this until she was diagnosed) and my advice is to cherish every moment you have. They need to know they’re loved, even if their brain isn’t working right.
Dementia is a monster and doesn’t discriminate
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother, thank you for sharing your experience and advice. 💙 - Holly
My husband was 54 when developed extreme anger , apathy , lost all empathy and stopped caring about his appearance
Two years later he has no executive function , doesn’t talk to anyone including his family
and has paranoid delusions
This video is so important as my husband never got a diagnosis . Even now he has no diagnosis as he refuses all contact with medical services
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband, Imelda, thank you for sharing your experience. 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 helpline@dementiauk.org. We also have virtual clinic appointments with an Admiral Nurse available via Zoom or telephone, bookable here: www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/specialist-diagnosis-and-support/book-a-virtual-appointment/. I hope this helps. - Holly
Am 38 and i tend to forget so much, i cant concentrate and its very difficult for me to learn anything..i cant even right a text to my wife,i feel like i dont have words and i dont remember them. And my tongue slips frequently when i speak. It took me ages to write this simple comment
Hey man, go speak to a doctor. Do not self diagnose yourself. I'm 30 and I can relate to a lot about this video. Speak to a professional, your mind can play tricks on you, it may just be the way you are. Don't assume the worst.
Hello, I'm sorry to hear this. I recommend speaking with your GP about this, just to be safe. You can also contact a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse if you ever need advice or support. Our free Helpline number is 0800 888 6678 or you can email helpline@dementiauk.org. I hope this helps. - Holly
@@bloodmonk61same and im 17 lol let's not jump to conclusions
Have dementia at only 27 yo. Symptoms started 3 years before …. 💔 my life become a mess
I'm very sorry to hear this. If you need any advice or support, we're here for you. - Laura
@@DementiaUK1 thank you 🤍
Very helpful video.
I'm glad to hear that you found this helpful, Susan 💙 - Holly
My mom was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s 10 years ago
Sorry to hear this! We're here for you if you need any support. - Laura
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.
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 helpline@dementiauk.org. I hope this helps. - Holly
@@DementiaUK1 Thank you very much.
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
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 helpline@dementiauk.org. I hope this helps. - Holly
I think I have dementia
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 helpline@dementiauk.org. I hope this helps. - Holly
Did you ever get checked
Do young onset dementia live a full normal life?
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 helpline@dementiauk.org. I hope this helps. - Holly
NO
Isn't that called FTD?
Hi Fresno, thanks for your question. Dementia is described as ‘young onset’ when symptoms develop before the age of 65, usually between 30 to 65 years of age.
Frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, is a rare form of dementia affecting around one in 20 people with a dementia diagnosis. It's an umbrella term for a group of dementias that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for personality, behaviour, language and speech.
I hope this helps, but we have lots of information about the different types of dementia on our website which you may find helpful: www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/types-of-dementia/. - Holly
Dementia can happen even in the 30s or the 40s.😊
Hi James, thanks for your comment and you're completely right. Dementia is described as ‘young onset’ when symptoms develop before the age of 65, usually between 30 to 65 years of age. If you'd like to learn more, we have lots of information on our website: www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/young-onset-dementia/what-is-young-onset-dementia/. - Holly