Employees with early onset dementia face a lack of workplace support and early dismissal, with those in lower-paid jobs most affected, according to new research published in the journal, Occupational Medicine | via People Management
A new study has found ‘no real will’ among organisations to make reasonable adjustments for workers diagnosed with early onset dementia.
The study which looked into the management of employees who developed dementia between the ages of 30 and 65 years found those living with early onset dementia were not being offered reasonable changes to their roles that could have allowed them to continue working.
The study found reports of poor management styles in dealing with dementia, low levels of colleague support and in some cases “no real will” within organisations to find individuals suitable jobs for their remaining skills level, with many being laid off from contracts or dismissed without consultation.
It said those in low paid or manual jobs were more likely to experience an “all or nothing” response to their diagnosis from their employers and often faced dismissal quicker than those in higher paid and non-manual jobs.
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Full research article: Thomson, L. et al. | Managing employees with dementia: a systematic review | Occupational Medicine | published 27 November 2018
