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Cathy, aged 56, is a full-time academic. She was the primary carer for both of her parents, both of whom had dementia. She was caring for her parents from a distance. She has a visual impairment that affects her daily…
Cathy’s father, who experienced a gradual decline from dementia over nearly a decade, passed away in 2020. Cathy’s mother, who had dementia over 5 years and had previous mental health...
Jennifer and her husband purchased a property in a retirement village that could offer ongoing nursing or specialist dementia care. Jennifer feels secure and has the freedom to live life as she chooses. She can arrange extra care as and…
Jennifer, aged 74, is a retired GP and has lived in a retirement village for nine years. She is widowed and has three children who live in various countries around...
Clare’s husband gradually noticed problems with her ability to remember details. She continues to lead a happy and fulfilling life and has devised coping strategies, but it can be very frustrating.
Clare (68) and Edward are married with two grown-up children. Edward is a retired scientist and Clare is a retired languages teacher.
Every week, Derek attends support groups independently and visits the gym with his wife. He also spends a day with his youngest son who lives nearby. Derek benefits from technology which helps keep him active and independent.
Derek, aged 61, was diagnosed at the age of 56 with a rare form of dementia called Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA). He is a retired police officer and lives with...
Soraya lives with other conditions which affect her daily life, including diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. She has noticed increasing memory problems and ‘brain fog’ but has not yet asked for help from her doctor.
Soraya is aged 57 and is a carer. She enjoys spending time with her family but also values occasional time alone. She especially enjoys walking and time to clear her...
Richard was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at the age of 66. Richard and Viv feel a little isolated as neither of them now drive which makes accessing local facilities or dementia support groups very difficult.
Richard is aged 68 and lives with his wife, Viv in a small village with limited transport connections. He ran his own kitchen design service for thirty years and is...
Christine is a keen gardener and spends the summer months looking after her garden. During the winter, she goes to meetings run by the Workers’ Education Association and art appreciation classes. She also sees her friends and grandchildren regularly.
Christine, aged 83, has a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy. The medication she takes for her condition has caused problems with her memory. She is retired and used to work for...
Joan is experiencing some memory problems but she does not feel it is much of a problem. Joan’s husband helps her by keeping a note of appointments. Their daughter, who is a doctor, recommended Joan goes to a social group…
Joan, aged 72, is a retired nurse who has five grown up children. She lives with her husband, Carl. Joan moved to Britain from Jamaica when she was a teenager....
Robert finds he forgets plans and conversations very quickly. He was sorry when he missed meeting up with a friend, he felt he had let him down. Robert enjoys the social café for older people where they reminisce about living…
Robert, aged 82, trained as a carpenter in Jamaica before he came to live in England in 1960. Work was hard and he was paid very little. Robert is 82...
Michael’s partner lives many hours away and the lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic were a lonely and isolating time for Michael. He became increasingly aware of his cognitive decline. Michael finds support in the LGBTQ foundation and Pride in Ageing.
Michael, aged 73, is retired, having had a varied career. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and he also has a Master’s degree in English Literature. His great interests are...
