Lorenzo\u2019s House provides free virtual support programmes for children, young people, and young adults (ages 4-44+) who have a parent affected by young-onset dementia. We support families at every stage of the journey \u2013 from the first signs of brain change and diagnosis through the early, middle, and later stages of the condition, as well as after the loss of a loved one. We also educate professionals to become better informed about the unique challenges of young-onset dementia and its impact on families.<\/p>\n
WE HEAL<\/strong> through our three pillar support programmes:<\/p>\n WE ADVOCATE<\/strong> through our NEXTGEN Advocacy Movement:<\/p>\n Hear from one of our daughters in our community, Georgia, about her journey with young-onset dementia and finding community at Lorenzo\u2019s House:<\/p>\n I\u2019m Georgia, an aspiring writer from Kilbirnie, Scotland, and my mum had young-onset dementia. She was diagnosed last January at age 59, but had noticeable symptoms since late 2022. She unfortunately passed away this February at just 60 years old.<\/p>\n When my mum\u2019s dementia journey began and ended, I was just in my early 20s. My experience supporting my mum was very difficult, it was really hard to see her declining, slowly losing abilities she had before, and feeling depressed. It was a lonely experience personally, and as a family. It was almost impossible to get age-appropriate care when my mum\u2019s symptoms progressed, it was hard for all of us to get the support we needed.<\/p>\n Mum softened emotionally after her symptoms began in late 2022. When I asked my parents for a cat in 2024, she was fully supportive of me which I really appreciated. We went on holiday to Paris as a family last summer, it was lovely to enjoy that time with Mum and see her enjoying herself.<\/p>\n I was struggling to find support as a daughter in her 20s with a parent dealing with dementia as most resources I found were helping children under 18 or helping people in their 40s+ deal with their partner or parent with dementia. I had a meeting with a Dementia UK Admiral Nurse (who was a huge help throughout our journey as a family), and she recommended Lorenzo\u2019s House to me. After my first contact and video call with them, I felt I\u2019d finally found what I was looking for all along!<\/p>\n I\u2019ve felt so supported by everyone at Lorenzo\u2019s House since I joined them, it\u2019s a family that I\u2019m very glad I\u2019m a part of and will continue to be a part of to help others in a similar situation!<\/p>\n Thanks to Georgia for sharing her experience and to Lorenzo\u2019s House for telling us about what they do. 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