🧠 What is it like to actually live with dementia? How do you navigate life through such a difficult time? Well, it turns out, to adapt you need courage, hope - and some fantastic people in your corner.

⚡ In this deeply moving and inspirational conversation, Guernsey resident Jan Looijenga shares his journey, after being diagnosed with early-onset frontotemporal dementia. From frustrations, to laughter, to hope and optimism - Jan’s reveals a picture of dementia that is rarely shared.

💡 In this episode of The Dementia Perspective you will learn:

➡︎ How Jan finds hope and joy, even after losing access to his emotions

➡︎ How Jan adapts to memory loss, from setting up his camera to planning for events

➡︎ Why support from carers and loved ones truly is a life-line for those with dementia

🎙️ A podcast from the Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association - your essential guide to brain health, now and for the future. Your host is Ollie Guillou. 

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🎙️ Production by Phillippa Guillou and OG Podcasts.