Susan Parish: Champion for Dementia
As a graduate from nursing at Western, Susan understood the devastating impact of dementia. Prior to retirement, she worked for ten years in a long-term care home in Lindsay, where many residents had Alzheimer’s disease. It was after retirement that Susan noticed unsettling cognitive changes. During the summer and fall of 2009, Susan began to feel very nervous when driving. Her husband Brian also noticed subtle changes in spelling, numeracy, comprehension, memory and coordination. After a prompt referral to a…