Navigating Advance Care Planning for Individuals With Young-Onset Dementia: A Systematic Review

January 12, 2026
JAMDA

Advance care planning (ACP) is a critical component of dementia care. Given the relatively rapid progression of young-onset dementia (YOD), which impairs cognitive abilities and decision-making capacity, it is especially vital to initiate ACP discussions early in the disease course for individuals with YOD. The aim of this review was to synthesize the existing literature on ACP for individuals with YOD.