Getting diagnosed with dementia - Christine and Jennifer-Rose - early onset

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

This film tells the story of Christine, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease last year, and her daughter Jennifer-Rose. The pair discuss the impact that a delayed diagnosis had on their lives, and how important it was for Christine to stay in work after the diagnosis.

To watch a version of this film with subtitles, please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4gygYLJB_E

There are more than 750,000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them.

Support the fight against dementia. Visit us at http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

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