Dementia action week is from Monday 18 September to 24 September 2023, with world Alzheimer’s Day on Thursday 21 September. MND can cause changes to cognition and behaviour. For some people with MND these changes are mild, and for others changes can be more severe. Prompting a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease with Frontotemporal Dementia, also known as MND/FTD.

Lauren is 17 when she wins the design competition for the national MND Youth Hub. A cup of oatmeal in the morning symbolises her beautiful relationship with her dad, Carlos, who has motor neurone disease. Lauren also created the artwork for this episode which pictures the pair.

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