Learning Disabilities and Dementia

Last updated Wednesday 26th August 2026

A person with a learning disability is more likely to develop dementia, and it may get worse quicker than someone without a learning disability. However, for people with more complex learning disabilities, the initial symptoms are likely to be less obvious.

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  3. Dementia and Down’s syndrome
  4. Supporting a person with a learning disability and dementia
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