Predictors of the Time to Institutionalization in Young- Versus Late-Onset Dementia: Results From the Needs in Young Onset Dementia (NeedYD) Study

Patients with YOD are cared for at home for a longer period than patients with LOD. The results of this study underline the importance of a timely diagnosis for these patients and their families to facilitate the initiation of appropriate care and support. Support programs aimed at enhancing the caregivers' sense of competence and ability to deal with neuropsychiatric symptoms, especially apathy, may postpone the institutionalization of the patient.