The nature of positive post-diagnostic support as experienced by people with young onset dementia.

Conclusion: The study findings (a) suggest that positive services may collectively create an enabling-protective circle that supports YPD to re-establish and maintain a positive identity in the face of young onset dementia, and (b) provide a basis from which future good practice can be developed.
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Source: Aging and Mental Health - February 17, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Stamou V, Fontaine J, O'Malley M, Jones B, Gage H, Parkes J, Carter J, Oyebode J Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research