The road to young‐onset dementia diagnosis: Findings from the Joint Solutions Project
Timeliness of younger-onset dementia diagnosis appears to have improved in Australia. Access to care varies in availability and quality, with no standardized pathways. Knowledge of younger-onset dementia is lacking in both healthcare and the community. Comprehensive history-taking and a multifaceted diagnostic approach are crucial. Clinician sensitivity is valued, balanced with tailored education on diagnosis.
Authors
- Theresa Scott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6434-7121)
- Rachael C Cvejic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8026-2155)
- Brian Draper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1405-7932)
- Naomi Moylan
- Kelly J. Atkins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0361-2494)
- Adrienne Withall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7079-465X)
- Elissa Burton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6470-8305)
- Clare Beard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3059-6947)
- Karen Glennen
- Muireann Irish (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4950-8169)
- Priscilla Tjokrowijoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8005-7845)
- Nathan Martin D'Cunha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4616-9931)
- Monica Cations (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9262-0463)
- Jade Cartwright (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6381-6184)
- Samantha M. Loi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4953-4500)
- Daniel Schweitzer
- Robyn Lewis
- Debbie Stange
- Claire Goodlet
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- University of Tasmania (AU)
- New South Wales Department of Health (AU)
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital (AU)
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Flinders University (AU)
- University of Canberra (AU)
- Curtin University (AU)
- Wesley Hospital (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology (AU)
- Ridley College (AU)
- Brightwood College (US)
- Excelsia University College (AU)
- Right to Care (ZA)
- Mater Adult Hospital (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.70538
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- University of Melbourne