Dementia Demystified by Tim England.

Why Young Onset Dementia is Considered an Aggressive Form of Dementia.

Dementia Champion (M.Dem) Season 7 Episode 8

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Young Onset Dementia is any form of dementia that occurs in people under the age of 65 years, and indeed people in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s do develop dementia, and it’s far more common than your community understands. People with Young Onset Dementia have different experiences and often different symptoms to older people with dementia and the impact on their lives is also significantly different. Furthermore, due to some specific issues this form of dementia is often described as a more aggressive form of dementia.

So today you will discover some of the reasons behind this portrayal and the implications for people living with Young Onset Dementia and their families.

About me

My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years. 

As a freelance dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia I advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. With a Masters of Dementia, I’m a Dementia Specialist, Family Advocate, Educator, Columnist, Public Speaker, and an Advanced Care Planner. My family has also been touched by dementia.

I hosted hundreds of free public dementia education events to raise the awareness of dementia. I’ve been featured in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and was awarded the ‘Paul Harris Medal’ from Rotary International for Community Service.

My new YouTube channel called Ask a Dementia Champion has the goal of raising the level of dementia awareness and knowledge in the community and to de-stigmatise dementia more broadly. 

My style is relaxed and use simple non-complicated terms and language to effectively inform and advise so that correct choices are made, and I’m committed to finding, and sharing, bold and innovative new ideas in dementia care.

Finally, I’m featured in the international award-winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, been interviewed numerous times by community and commercial radio and international Youtubers such as the award winning All Home Care Matters, and I’ve spoken at National Dementia Conferences.

So, if you a looking for someone who can share information about dementias pathology, the impact of dementia on society, and what can be done to help, then you’ve come to the right place. 

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