Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband.
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Nicky's story: Christmas becomes more difficult as my husband's dementia progresses
Nicky's story: Christmas becomes more difficult as my husband's dementia progresses .Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband.
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A teenager speaks out about the strain of being a young carer
A teenager speaks out about the strain of being a young carer .From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine - the strain that young carers face often goes unrecognised, and it can have a serious impact.
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