Dementia affects around 700,000 people in the UK, 15,000 of whom are under 65. Next Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm we're running a webchat to discuss the issues surrounding the condition and share experiences.
We'll be joined by journalist and author Sally Magnusson. Her book Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything chronicles the sadness and loneliness and unexpected laughs and joys of caring for her mother as dementia began to overwhelm both their lives.
Also joining us is Dr Bahbak Miremadi, director of Red & Yellow Care, a group of clinical dementia specialists who offer integrated care and support for people living with dementia. By treating the whole person, not just the condition, they aim to help people with dementia and their families enjoy life beyond diagnosis. Dr Bahbak trained as a psychiatrist and left the NHS in 2009 to found Red & Yellow.
Join the webchat with Sally and Bahbak, and other Mumsnetters affected by dementia on Wednesday 29 January between 8 and 9pm or post a question in advance.
WEBCHAT GUIDELINES: 1. One question per member plus one follow-up. 2. Keep your question brief. 3. Don't moan if your question doesn't get answered. 4. Do be civil/polite. 5. If one topic or question threatens to overwhelm the webchat, MNHQ will usually ask for people to stop repeating the same question or point.
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Understanding dementia - Join webchat with author and journalist Sally Magnusson and Dr Bahbak Miremadi of Red and Yellow Care, 8-9pm Wednesday, 29 January
RachelMumsnet · 23/01/2014 14:31
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