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Alzheimer’s Society responds to former footballer Dean Windass's dementia diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Society CEO Kate Lee reacts to the news that ex-Premier League footballer, Dean Windass, has been diagnosed with dementia.
Following the news that former Premier League footballer Dean Windass has been diagnosed with dementia, our CEO, Kate Lee has spoken about the importance of people in the public eye sharing their dementia stories.
Windass, who played for clubs including Bradford City, Hull City and Middlesborough, has received a dementia diagnosis at the age of 55.
Impact of dementia stories
Kate Lee, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Society, said: "We are so sorry to hear that Dean Windass has been diagnosed with dementia and our thoughts are with him and his family at this difficult time.
We cannot understate the impact of people in the public eye sharing their personal stories of the condition, and we are so grateful to Dean for speaking out.
"It’s a deeply personal thing but it really helps shine a light on dementia – a condition that one in three people born today will develop in their lifetime."
Receiving a dementia diagnosis
Kate added: "Receiving a diagnosis can be frightening, but we believe it’s better to know. Our website has plenty of resources, including a downloadable symptoms checklist that people can take with them to their GP."
Dementia symptoms checklist
Use our checklist of common dementia symptoms to start a conversation with your GP.
