Understanding dementia: A guide for young people
If you are a young person, and someone close to you has been diagnosed with dementia the Health Scotland Understanding Dementia – A guide for young carers (pdf) could help you to:
- understand what dementia is, and what is happening to the person with dementia
- cope with the effect the person’s illness has on you
- find help and support if you need it
Information and advice
These links are specifically aimed at children and young people, and provide information and advice about dementia:
Tips and support for children affected by dementia – Dementia UK
Explaining dementia to children and young people on the Alzheimer’s Society website.
Books that help younger children to understand dementia on the Alzheimer’s Society website.