Author Archives: wendy
Widow calls for more support for people affected by dementia after husband’s five year battle with Alzheimer’s
Wendy Daniel lost her husband to Alzheimer’s aged 68. Picture: Ian Burt
Adam Gretton Monday, May 19, 2014
6:30 AM
A widow has called for more support for dementia patients and their families after being the sole carer of her husband during his five year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Wendy Daniel, of Cranworth, near Dereham, lost her husband, Bill, to dementia last year.
However, she said the man she knew had died four years before his death after the disease robbed his ability to talk, eat and perform every day functions.
Firefighters offer safety advice to the deaf
National Deaf Awareness Week (May 19-25)
West Sussex Firefighters will be helping deaf residents during National Deaf Awareness Week (May 19-25) to ensure they have appropriate smoke alarms in their homes.
To find out more contact the Community Fire Safety team on 01243 642879.
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What’s it like to have dementia? Presenter Helen McDermott and Radio Norfolk’s Nick Conrad found out
The simplest of tasks can feel like climbing Mount Everest.
Stacia Briggs Friday, May 9, 2014
2:36 PM
Our game recruits were Helen McDermott and Radio Norfolk’s Nick Conrad, who arrived full of beans, excited about their challenge and who were only mildly disconcerted when faced with the disclaimer they had to sign before they were strapped into the GERT suit.
