This moving personal story recounts the author’s experience with their mother’s journey with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). It highlights the devastating impact of the illness on the family, the lack of support available, and the author’s journey of advocacy for Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness and fight for change.
A moving account of a daughter’s journey caring for her father through the challenges of dementia. She shares her experiences, regrets, and highlights the importance of early diagnosis and support for both patients and their loved ones. The article emphasizes the emotional toll and practical difficulties of caregiving while also advocating for creating a more dementia-friendly society through awareness, compassion, and interaction with young children.
I have shared my father’s journey with vascular dementia as his caregiver. It has been a challenging and emotionally taxing experience, but also a time of growth and love. My father, Geoff, was always a loving and supportive dad, but as his dementia progressed, he became a different person. The process of getting him diagnosed was a long and difficult one, but once he was diagnosed, we were able to get him the care he needed. He is now in a care home, where he is getting the best possible care. I am grateful for the time I have with him, and I am determined to make the most of it. I hope that by sharing our story, I can help others who are going through a similar experience.
Metro has partnered with Alzheimer’s Society for Dementia Awareness Week, bringing attention to the devastating disease and the efforts being made to fight it. Presenter and actor Hugh Dennis, who experienced dementia firsthand through his grandfather and portrayed a character with dementia in ‘Outnumbered,’ shares his insights and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and support for those affected.
