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Me, Dad and Dementia

Amanda's fight to get 24 hour care for her 96-year-old dad who has dementia, before it's too late. Grace Dent presents.

Grace Dent presents the story of Amanda and her fight to get 24 hour care for her 96 year old dad who has dementia - before it's too late.

Alan calls his daughter Amanda up to twenty times a day, confused and paranoid. But he's adamant he doesn't want to go into a care home.

We follow Amanda's struggle to get him the care she feels he needs.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

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28 minutes

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Tue 12 Nov 2019 23:30
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  • Mon 10 Dec 2018 11:00
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  • Tue 12 Nov 2019 23:30
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