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Her husband developed Picks’ disease when he was 57. The patchy nature of his dementia made it difficult to convince people that his problems were real. Delay in getting the diagnosis meant they experienced extreme difficulties in accessing his health…
A former nurse and mother of four who cares for her husband (a doctor) at home. He was diagnosed in 1997. Also providing distance care for her elderly demented mother.
His 65 year old mother had lived alone but consented to come and live with him. After a few months he realised he could not care for her adequately while continuing to work and she went into residential care.
Carer is a married Doctor looking after his mother who is a retired teacher with the help of his sister.
Mary’s sister-in-law was first diagnosed with menopause symptoms when she first began to experience memory issues. Four years later, she was eventually diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Mary and her family provide her sister-in-law with 24-hour care by organising when each…
Mary helps care for her sister-in-law, who has early onset dementia.
Jackie began to notice her spouse was showing symptoms of dementia when he was 50.
Jackie began to notice her spouse was showing symptoms of dementia when he was 50.
Ellie began caring for her mother, who had early onset dementia, while she was in University. She became her mother’s primary carer and would physically care for her mother and manage her mother’s finances. Ellie would work night shifts so…
Ellie cared for her mother, who had early onset dementia.
Carol’s partner was originally diagnosed with cognitive impairments in 2018. However, his memory continued to deteriorate so she asked him to be seen at a hospital with a good neurological department. He was eventually diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and Carol…
Carol cares for her partner, who has Alzheimer’s disease.
