Abstract Background and Objectives Young-onset dementias (YODs) are a set of
progressive illnesses that are stressful for both persons with the diagnosis and their care …

Abstract Background and Objectives Diagnoses of young-onset dementias (YODs) are
devastating for persons with dementia and spousal caregivers yet limited work has …

Purpose Young onset dementias (YOD)–typically defined by symptom onset before age 65–
are frequently overlooked in medical and community settings. Persons with YOD and their …

Importance A diagnosis of young-onset dementia (YOD) is a life-altering event for both
persons with dementia and their spousal caregivers. Dyadic coping (DC) theoretical models …

People with young onset dementia (YOD) experience many unique challenges. Similarly,
family caregivers experience changing personal, familial, and societal roles. However, YOD …

Objectives Although young-onset dementia (YOD) affects the whole family system, this
population is still under-represented in literature, and no progress in care provision has …

Abstract Background and Objectives The common and unique psychosocial stressors and
adaptive coping strategies of people with young-onset dementia (PWDs) and their …

Persons living with young-onset dementia and their partners often experience elevated
emotional distress as they cope with an unexpected progressive illness during an active life …

Objective Young-onset dementia (YOD) has significant impact for the affected person, but
also has far-reaching effects on the family. Additionally, biological relatives have an …

Background The self-identity of persons with young-onset dementia (YOD) is affected by the
disease progression. However, the lived experience of maintaining self-identity along the …