Children of parents with young onset dementia to lead workshops at 2025 Youth Summit 

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The children of parents with young onset dementia will be sharing their experiences in workshops that will be part of the 2025 Youth Summit from Lorenzo’s House. 

The Youth Summit is a free, virtual, worldwide event that unites children who have a parent affected by young onset dementia. In 2025 it will take place from Friday 20 June to Saturday 21 June. 

You can find out more and book your place here: https://lorenzoshouse.org/our-programs/youth-summit/ 

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