When will Young Dementia Carers Day be celebrated? July 12th of each calendar year.
What is Young Dementia Carers Day? Young Dementia Carers Day celebrates all the young carers who look after someone living with a rare or young-onset form of dementia. It promotes the voices of young dementia carers, recognises their hard work, and raises awareness of the challenges they face. These young people carry heavy emotional and practical responsibilities, and this day gives them the recognition and support they deserve.
How should Young Dementia Carers Day be celebrated or observed?
- Educate: Encourage schools to promote the day so young dementia carers feel able to come forward and ask for help or adjustments as needed.
- Engage: Invite young dementia carers to share their experiences and have open conversations that de-stigmatise dementia and caring.
- Share: Amplify the voices and stories of young dementia carers using the hashtag #YoungDementiaCarersDay.
- Support: If you know a young dementia carer, check in with them, offer to help with their caring role, or provide any support that is helpful.
Why was Young Dementia Carers Day created? The day is created to shine a light on how little support exists for young dementia carers and the additional emotional weight of caring for a loved one with a terminal illness who slowly forgets them. It aims to reduce isolation, de-stigmatise asking for help, and encourage lasting social change. By celebrating these carers, it seeks to build greater recognition and support for them all year round.
Who created this day? This day was created by Seeing Dementia Differently in 2026.