Now that she has left her beloved job in the NHS, Wendy's life, though challenging because of the dementia, is busier and more varied than ever. Show more
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Internet and social media are lifelines for Wendy, be it writing her blog, sending emails or researching her talks - and she will keep online as long as she possibly can. Show more
A dementia diagnosis at just 58 saw Wendy Mitchell face up to a disease which threatened to steal all hope from the life she knew was still left to live. Show more
As the dementia makes its slow progression, Wendy reflects on the moment she acknowledged that dementia had become a part of her life that she could no longer ignore. Show more
Finding city life too noisy and chaotic, Wendy has moved to a quiet village where she can still be independent but has her daughter Gemma nearby, as she needs increasing support. Show more
Woman's Hour
Iris Apfel, Risking it all for an affair, Living with early onset Alzheimers, Vocal fry
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Fashion icon Iris Apfel, why some linguists believe 'vocal fry' undermines women, living with Alzheimers, and 'having it all' and risking it for an affair. Jenni Murray presents. Show more