Peter Alexander, diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia at age 49, emphasizes that dementia is not just memory loss but involves significant behavioral and language changes. Now 56, he advocates for acknowledging individuals beyond their condition, as he strives to overcome stigma and live a meaningful life. His own journey highlights the complexity of dementia, the struggle for timely diagnosis, and the profound impact on families. Peter's experience challenges misconceptions and urges society to see the person rather than just the illness, promoting understanding and empathy toward those affected by dementia.
"I might not always be able to express it in the same way, but I'm still the same person I was, inside I'm still Peter."
"People think when you have dementia it's only about forgetting things but it's more complex, it can manifest in different ways."
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