The report on our three year investigation into the clinical features, care and health economics of dementia in people under the age of 65 years has now been published. The primary intention of the report is to provide a detailed scientific report, both of the diseases that cause dementia in this population and on care for patients and families in this situation. The topics covered include a substantial literature review, prevalence data based on a geographically defined population of 500,000 people, the clinical & behavioural features, caregiver burden and health economic data in the cases identified by the study. The components of the report are also currently being prepared for submission to peer reviewed medical journals. Copies of the report are available from:

The Dementia Research Group
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London WC1N 3BG
Tel: 0171 829 8773
Fax: 0171 209 0182
E-Mail: enquiries@dementia.ion.ucl.ac.uk.

Due to financial constraints we are requesting a £5 sterling donation for each copy (150 pages) to cover printing and postage. This is optional for carers, care organisations and academic researchers. However, if you are able to offer a larger donation then this will support the provision of these free copies. The report will also be available to view on the web, and for free downloading for print yourself from mid-March 1998. The address of the web site is http://dementia.ion.ucl.ac.uk/

Dr Richard J Harvey
Alzheimer's Disease Society Research Fellow
Dementia Research Group
Institute of Neurology& Imperial College School of Medicine
The National Hospitalfor Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square, London WC1+44
Tel:171 829 8773
Fax: +44 171 209 0182