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Interview 08

He felt he had to fight to get the care she needed when she needed it. Indignant that medication was refused on grounds of cost but did persuade GP to give Aricept though he admits it didn’t do her any…

  • Background

    Carer is an elderly husband who found that he had to continue to work to be able to pay for care for his wife at home, which he continued until...

  • Interview 07

    Gradual onset mistaken for depression. Diagnosis given jointly to husband and wife. Slow progression. Problem with restlessness and wandering. Very involved with the local Alzheimers disease society. He tries to involve her in decisions where possible. Treated with Reminyl Sedative,…

  • Background

    Carer is devoted husband who has so far managed to care for his wife at home with respite care every 8 weeks. They have two children. She was diagnosed in...

  • Interview 02

    Her mental and physical condition has deteriorated steadily since she herself first recognized she had a problem in 1991. She can now no longer talk or walk. Cared for at home and day-care centre.

  • Background

    Husband caring for his wife of 58 years at home. Well supported by four sons, social services and old friends. Diagnosed in 1991. Occupation of carer: retired, wife was a...

  • Age at interview 80
  • Neil

    Neil was the primary carer of his partner, who had dementia. Neil’s partner was initially reluctant to go to the doctor’s when Neil noticed that he was experiencing memory issues. His partner was diagnosed with medium-term dementia. Due to changes…

  • Background

    Neil was the primary carer of his civil life partner, who had dementia. Since his partner’s death, Neil gives talks highlighting the experiences of dementia care for people from the...

  • Age at interview 79
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Johnny

    Johnny’s spouse was diagnosed with mixed dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. He coordinates day care activities for his spouse to attend and they also frequently attend dementia related support groups. Johnny manages his spouse’s day-to-day care. At the time…

  • Background

    Johnny, aged 85, is retired and caring for his spouse. He is the primary carer for his spouse, providing day-to-day care and coordinating day care and dementia related support group...

  • Age at interview 85
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Jeff

    Jeff’s wife began to show signs of memory issues at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. He took her to the GP, and she was referred to the memory clinic. However, due to delays because of the pandemic, it took…

  • Background

    Jeff cares for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s disease.

  • Age at interview 77
  • Sex/Gender Male