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This is particularly true for older people, although it can also occur in people with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/young-onset-dementia\/living-with-young-onset-dementia\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">young onset dementia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(where symptoms develop under the age of 65).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding, recognising and managing frailty means the person with dementia can access the right care and support and have a better quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:86,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over time, many people with dementia experience physical frailty. 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