Dave Carey, Director of Mid-Market & Speciality Lines, Aviva, is an IUAD Advocate and supporter of Alzheimer’s Society. Dave’s mum was diagnosed with dementia three years ago and this is their story.
Earlier this year, Caroline shared her story about her husband Mark who was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia at age 42. While Mark is now in a home full time, Caroline is hoping the family can bring him home for Christmas this year.
Hilary and Pauline met in 1955, but weren't able to legally get married until 2017. Now Pauline has vascular dementia, the couple explains how vital dementia support is helping them keep their most important vows.
The reasons some people develop young-onset dementia, also known as early-onset dementia, are different from those in older people. The young-onset of some of the most common types of dementia are described on this page.
Dementia Support Line