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Past carer has been on safari, taken a balloon ride and won a dancing trophy?
Rosa McMahon Saturday, November 24, 2012
10:00 AM
But what will she do next?
When Irene Whitmore lost her husband after half a century of marriage, she was adamant she wouldn’t let the grief of his death and the 20 years of caring for him stop her from enjoying life.
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease:
– Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition, which means that it will continue to get worse as it develops.
Early symptoms include:
– Minor memory problems
– Difficulty saying the right words
– Disorientation
– Personality changes
– Behavioural changes
– Disorientation
– Delusions, believing things that are untrue
– A belief that you have done or experienced something that never happened
So, in the three years since Alzheimer’s disease took her beloved Bob, the inspirational great-grandmother from Sprowston has devoted her efforts to making sure she enjoys life to the full.
From going on a Kenyan safari, to taking a balloon ride over Norwich, and even winning a medal in an international dancing competition, the 82-year-old can now say she has done it all.
Experiences of Dementia / Tommy Whitelaw
Tommy Whitelaw, from Glasgow has been a full-time carer for his mother who has vascular dementia for the last 5 years. Through this Tommy has became a campaigner raising awareness of the issues surrounding dementia. Tommy has produced a short film which provides an insight into the issues and challenges faced with those coping with Dementia and those caring for those with Dementia. You can view the film by clicking the link below (requires Flash player).
Tommy continues to speak to carers groups, as well as key decision-makers who have influence over the lives of people affected by dementia. He is still gathering experiences, to make sure they are shared with those who can make life better for carers.
Dementia sufferer from Esher gets £7,000 refund on burglar alarm
10:00am Saturday 17th November 2012
Beware of Cold Callers
An elderly dementia sufferer from Esher was hailed in National Consumer Week, after a refund of more than £7,000 from traders who sold her a ‘free’ burglar alarm.
Nesta Hollis, 77, was recovering from two strokes when she was approached by cold-callers at her door, selling what turned out to be a 15-year servicing and monitoring contract costing thousands.
