FINAL BOOK OF ABSTRACTS 2019

School of Nursing and Midwifery Scoil an Altranais agus an Chnáimhseachais

Results: Compared to literature on later onset dementia, the literature on models of post-diagnostic support for PwYOD is sparse. Internationally, there is widespread variation in timely post-diagnostic support and interventions, with pathways remaining ad-hoc and unclear and PwYOD often experiencing great difficulty accessing personalized supports offered in a timely inclusive manner. Conclusion: Timely post-diagnostic support can help PwYOD and their families adapt well to the multiple changes dementia presents yet, there is an absence of age-appropriate service models available for this vulnerable group of people. New models of service delivery need to be developed that are evidence based, age appropriate, promote quality of life and focus on personalized supports and the citizenship of a group of people hugely neglected in Ireland and international

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