VASCULAR DEMENTIA: Lesley's story

Lesley's life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia at age 50. On this episode, Bill Snaddon from the BHF talks with her about the denial she fell into after her diagnosis, and how she’s found a way of living with a condition that, currently, has no cure. 

Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s, and it affects around 150,000 people in the UK.

More on vascular dementia:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/vascular-dementia

https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/our-research/circulatory-conditions-research/vascular-dementia-research

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode or are having suicidal thoughts, contact The Samaritans on 116 123.

And if you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected]. 

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