Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, England.
Division of Psychiatry & Applied Psychology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, England.
Nurs Stand. 2021 Jan 13;36(1):43-50. doi: 10.7748/ns.2020.e11620. Epub 2020 Dec 14.
Young-onset dementia refers to dementia that develops before the age of 65 years. It can present with a wide variety of symptoms including cognitive, behavioural, neurological and systemic symptoms, which reflects the wide range of possible causes. Young-onset dementia profoundly affects all aspects of people's lives, including relationships, employment and finances, and it will also profoundly affect relatives and carers. This article outlines the causes, symptoms and effects of young-onset dementia and describes the role of nurses in providing care and support to people with this progressive condition.
早发性痴呆是指发病年龄在 65 岁之前的痴呆症。它可能出现各种各样的症状，包括认知、行为、神经和全身症状，这反映了可能的病因范围很广。早发性痴呆症深刻地影响着人们生活的方方面面，包括人际关系、就业和财务状况，也会对亲属和照顾者产生深远的影响。本文概述了早发性痴呆症的病因、症状和影响，并描述了护士在为患有这种进行性疾病的人提供护理和支持方面的作用。
