The condition is often misdiagnosed and this can cause delays in people getting the support they need, says Dementia UK.
Nearly 71,000 people in England are living with early onset dementia, according to new figures.
Data from charity Dementia UK suggests the number with the condition may be increasing. Only 28,000 were recorded as having it in 2014.Dementia UK says it is frequently, and wrongly, thought of as a condition associated with old age and that early symptoms may be mistakenly attributed to causes such as depression, the menopause, and stress.
"We know that young onset dementia is poorly recognised and misdiagnosed, which leads to delays in accessing crucial support," said Dr Hilda Hayo, the charity's chief executive. "Worryingly, the figure of 70,800 adults who are estimated to be living with the condition in the UK may just be the tip of the iceberg.
"Dementia is a huge and growing health crisis and, with rising numbers, it is now more urgent than ever that families receive the specialist support they need."
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