John Sheehan is a 70 year old with a host of accomplishments, both professionally and personally. He has been living with Alzheimer's disease since 2013 and both he and his wife, Sharon, are determined to not let it become his identity.
“The important thing to remember is that we are not our diagnosis,” says Mr. Sheehan. “We are full people with real relationships and interesting histories. In this community [Peterborough] we have the second largest population of people over 65 in Canada, so we need to be aware of this illness and learn how to treat people who suffer from dementias with respect and empathy.”
To read more about John's experience with early Alzheimer's disease including the early signs that led to his diagnosis, check out: http://www.mykawartha.com/community-story/5250354-dementia-is-a-diagnosis-not-an-identity/
“The important thing to remember is that we are not our diagnosis,” says Mr. Sheehan. “We are full people with real relationships and interesting histories. In this community [Peterborough] we have the second largest population of people over 65 in Canada, so we need to be aware of this illness and learn how to treat people who suffer from dementias with respect and empathy.”
To read more about John's experience with early Alzheimer's disease including the early signs that led to his diagnosis, check out: http://www.mykawartha.com/community-story/5250354-dementia-is-a-diagnosis-not-an-identity/
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