The Faces of Young Onset Dementia

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YES! (Young-onset Dementia Education and Support) serves individuals and families affected by dementia diagnosed before age 65. Because most dementia services focus on older adults, younger families often face unique challenges with limited support.

Through support groups, education, retreats, and community connections, YES! helps families find understanding, resources, and hope. We believe no one facing young-onset dementia should have to navigate this journey alone.

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Young Onset Dementia Education and Support

You Are Not alone

For Families

You are not alone! Let us connect you with your village: resources for children, partners, parents, and siblings

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Our Stories

Read about journeys from diagnosis through disease progression

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About Us

Why and who we are: learn about our mission and founding, and meet our board and committees

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Donate To YES!

How you can support our mission: learn more about donating to YES! and the programs we support

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Our Programs

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Wellness Retreat

YES! recognizes the profound challenges faced by care partners of loved ones with young onset dementia (YOD) and offers transformative support through its Care Partner Wellness Retreats.

Education and Advocacy

YES! board and support group members actively participate in research conferences, presentations, and round tables to share our personal stories with the aim of creating needed understanding and change.

Support Groups

Support groups are essential for families facing a young-onset dementia (YOD) diagnosis because they provide connection, understanding, and relief in a journey that often feels isolating and overwhelming.

YES! is a Maryland-based 501 (c) (3), non-profit public charity.

An estimated 5% of the 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s and their families will face the unique challenges of Young-Onset Dementia (before age 65).

This is our WHY. Learn more about YES!