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Julia’s mum, Gladys, lived with vascular dementia. She was a bubbly, social woman and her care replicated that. The support Gladys received was exceptional, and now Julia would like to help families, not as lucky as her own, to receive the same.
Julia’s mum, Gladys, lived with vascular dementia. She was a bubbly, social woman and her care replicated that. The support Gladys received was exceptional, and now Julia would like to help families, not as lucky as her own, to receive the same.
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Sylvia cared for her husband, Doug, who had dementia, for 13 years. She was with him at every stage including the moment he passed away. Now, she has been living with dementia for 10 years. She contrasts those experiences, and explains why she is such a passionate advocate for early diagnosis.
Sylvia cared for her husband, Doug, who had dementia, for 13 years. She was with him at every stage including the moment he passed away. Now, she has been living with dementia for 10 years. She contrasts those experiences, and explains why she is such a passionate advocate for early diagnosis.
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Following his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, Robert, Olivia's grandad, moved into a care home, where he lived until his passing. Olivia talks about the frustrations of limited care home visits during coronavirus, and what it's like to lose a loved one with dementia in a pandemic.
Following his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, Robert, Olivia's grandad, moved into a care home, where he lived until his passing. Olivia talks about the frustrations of limited care home visits during coronavirus, and what it's like to lose a loved one with dementia in a pandemic.
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Diane wrote a moving poem about the changing relationship with her mother, Valerie, who had Alzheimer's disease. When her mother passed away, Diane read her poem, 'My Mum, My Mate' at the funeral.
Diane wrote a moving poem about the changing relationship with her mother, Valerie, who had Alzheimer's disease. When her mother passed away, Diane read her poem, 'My Mum, My Mate' at the funeral.