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Real stories Mistaking dementia for menopause: Marie’s story When primary school teacher Marie had trouble remembering words, she thought her memory loss was due to menopause. She didn’t think that at 51 she would be diagnosed with dementia. Now Marie and her family want to help raise awareness. When primary school teacher Marie had trouble remembering words, she thought her memory loss was due to menopause. She didn’t think that at 51 she would be diagnosed with dementia. Now Marie and her family want to help raise awareness. ... 06 October 2020
Real stories Looking for joy: A carer for whom the future is scary, but whose smile is real Michelle Macadangdang says that nothing prepared her for dealing with her husband’s dementia. Michelle Macadangdang says that nothing prepared her for dealing with her husband’s dementia. ... 31 July 2020
Real stories You’re not alone: Keeping in touch and having a say, despite dementia and coronavirus Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice. Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Platform for change: Standing up for people affected by dementia Inspired by her father, Nimisha Sharma has been sharing her family’s story to raise the profile of dementia. Inspired by her father, Nimisha Sharma has been sharing her family’s story to raise the profile of dementia. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Dealing with the loss of a loved one to early-onset dementia Bethan’s mum, Sharon, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged just 56. Bethan reflects on how quickly her mum’s condition progressed, and her fundraising plans to help other people affected by dementia. Bethan’s mum, Sharon, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged just 56. Bethan reflects on how quickly her mum’s condition progressed, and her fundraising plans to help other people affected by dementia. ... 28 May 2020
Real stories Life during lockdown: ‘I can’t wait for this to be over so I can hug my dad again!’ Alex’s dad, Dave, was diagnosed with early onset dementia eight years ago at the age of 60. Alex reflects on how her dad came to terms with his diagnosis, and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their relationship. Alex’s dad, Dave, was diagnosed with early onset dementia eight years ago at the age of 60. Alex reflects on how her dad came to terms with his diagnosis, and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their relationship. ... 21 April 2020
Real stories Change the journey: Moving from fear to hope after a dementia diagnosis Having feared the worst after his dementia diagnosis, Masood Qureshi is now focused on changing people’s perceptions. Having feared the worst after his dementia diagnosis, Masood Qureshi is now focused on changing people’s perceptions. ... 01 April 2020
Real stories Caring for my dad with frontotemporal dementia - Rachel's story When Rachel's dad Paul started acting differently, she and her sisters convinced him to visit his GP. Eventually, Paul was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or Pick's disease. He now lives in a residential care home that suits his needs. When Rachel's dad Paul started acting differently, she and her sisters convinced him to visit his GP. Eventually, Paul was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or Pick's disease. He now lives in a residential care home that suits his needs. ... 25 February 2020
Real stories Even more determined: Looking forward to Trek26 A supporter in Lancashire was so inspired by last year’s Trek26 that she’s set to do it again in 2020. A supporter in Lancashire was so inspired by last year’s Trek26 that she’s set to do it again in 2020. ... 31 January 2020
Real stories Laury’s story: ‘Mum became utterly lost in the fog of her own mind’ Jacquelyn was 57 when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Here, her daughter Laury describes the dementia journey in detail – from spotting the early signs, to the final stages – and shares what she’s learned from it. Jacquelyn was 57 when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Here, her daughter Laury describes the dementia journey in detail – from spotting the early signs, to the final stages – and shares what she’s learned from it. ... 20 September 2019
Real stories Debbie's story: 'Not enough people are aware of early onset dementia, never mind understand it' At 50 years old, Debbie was told that she had mixed dementia. Following her diagnosis, the stigma surrounding dementia has had a significant impact on her life. But Debbie believes people’s attitudes towards people affected by dementia can be changed. At 50 years old, Debbie was told that she had mixed dementia. Following her diagnosis, the stigma surrounding dementia has had a significant impact on her life. But Debbie believes people’s attitudes towards people affected by dementia can be changed. ... 16 September 2019
Real stories Raising awareness of incontinence and dementia Amanda Quinn wasn’t aware that incontinence could be a symptom of dementia when she was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 49. Read her story, and learn why she feels the taboos around toilets must be broken. Amanda Quinn wasn’t aware that incontinence could be a symptom of dementia when she was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 49. Read her story, and learn why she feels the taboos around toilets must be broken. ... 22 August 2019
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