Exploring the prospective acceptability of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for people with young-onset dementia

We’re exploring whether Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) might be a suitable and appealing support option for people diagnosed with young-onset dementia.

CST is a structured group program for people with dementia, designed to support thinking skills and quality of life. While it is commonly used with older adults, much less is known about whether it aligns with the needs and preferences of younger people living with dementia.

Participation involves completing a short online survey and in an (optional) online focus group discussion and the project is seeking perspectives of people from three different participant groups: 

• People living with young-onset dementia (People whose dementia symptoms began before age 65)
• Care partners of people with young-onset dementia (Care partners may be a partner, family member, friend or anyone else that provides support to a person with young-onset dementia in a non-professional capacity). 
• Healthcare workers (Clinicians and community care professionals who work with people with young-onset dementia such as General Practitioners, allied health professionals and disability workers who provide support to a person with young-onset dementia in a professional capacity). 
   

If you are interested in participating then please click to access the online survey.