Dementia - My Story - Alan | NHS

In this video, Alan talks about his wife Ann's story of living with dementia, and his own journey.
He talks about pre-diagnosis, the diagnosis, the challenges and coping methods as well as putting things in place.
A dementia or Alzheimer's diagnosis can come as a shock to the person with the condition and those around them. However, there are sources of help and support for everyone involved.
If you need help and support visit www.nhs.uk/dementia/help-and-support
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00:00 - Background
00:17 - Pre-diagnosis
00:51 - Diagnosis
02:36 - Coping methods
06:02 - Future planning

[@Salena905]

This is truly upsetting one of my fears I have is getting this. Seen relative and friend with this and it's heartbreaking to see the change in them. Sorry can only watch a bit of this. 😔😢

[@JohnDoe-lx3dt]

Horrible to think how many people are dealing with this struggle.

[@kerryhughes5372]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢