Truth about dementia - Family

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Dementia care is costing families up to £100,000.

 

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. 1 in 14 people over 65 are living with dementia.

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Meet the families sharing the truth about dementia

Jeremy was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 51. He and his wife Louisa have found some of the lesser-known symptoms of the disease to be the most difficult to cope with.

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Jane sought medical advice when her mother Beryl showed signs of confusion. She was appalled when Beryl received her dementia diagnosis by post, and with no support.

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No one expects to be diagnosed with dementia at the age of 30. For Dan and his family, the shock has been made worse by the possibility of his children developing the same condition.

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