Alison – the emotional impact of dementia on relationships

Summary

This is Alison’s Story. The charity MacIntyre supports Alison. She has Down’s Syndrome and a diagnosis of dementia. 

Her story is one of relationships and the emotional impact that dementia can have on friendship. Alison has a really close relationship with Rachel, her best friend who she also lives with.

In this case study you will hear:

• who Alison is
• how she received her diagnosis of dementia
• a reflection on Alison's diagnosis by her support manager.