Dementia Diaries Episode 1: The impact of the diagnosis

Dementia is an umbrella term covering any progressive changes in someones thinking abilities. It can affect memory, language, emotions and behaviours, depending on which part of the brain is damaged.

Experts all agree that spotting the early signs is crucial. In the first of 3 special reports, Jane Hesketh looks at the impact of the diagnosis.

Watch episode 1 below: