Innovations in Care and Support for People Living with Young Onset or Rarer Forms of Dementia

Dear Colleagues,

We acknowledge that obtaining an accurate diagnosis for people living with a young onset or rarer form of dementia continues to be challenging for many. Rarer forms of dementia are characterized by cognitive symptoms other than memory decline, and age of onset often before the age of 65. Frequently overlooked in current research is specialist care and support for this population. 

This Special Issue invites contributions from researchers who are developing and evaluating new approaches for people living with dementia, for care partners or families. Of particular interest are projects that are co-produced by or have had the direct involvement of people living with dementia; that occur in smaller urban and rural areas; and that involve cultural, linguistic, gender, or sexual diversities. We are open to a range of different methodologies, including arts-based approaches; also of interest are systemic, integrative, and scoping literature reviews. All contributions should address health promotion within the topic area of the submission.

For consideration, please submit manuscript proposals (up to 500 words) to Special Issue editors, Prof. Dr. Paul M. Camic (p.camic@ucl.ac.uk) and Prof. Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan (marypat.sullivan@nipissingu.ca). For those accepted for consideration, paper submission will be due on 1st May 2024 for preliminary review.

Prof. Dr. Paul M. Camic
Prof. Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan
Guest Editors

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