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Became ill in his 50's. Suspected his own diagnosis but was told it was depression. Lived alone and attended day hospital for a year. Then in sheltered accommodation. Finally had to be sectioned and was in psychiatric hospital. Transferred to EMI home, still on Section 3, died 18 months later.

Nerves & brain >> Carers of people with dementia >> Women caring for partners >> Interview 16 >> Diagnosis was missed for two years when he was thought to be suffering from depression.

He was cared for at home for 7 years. When things got really difficult he spent 18 months in residential care after which his wife was able to bring him home again with the additional support of either a live-in carer, or two live-in carers in rotation - working alternate weeks.

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