EP 89 :: Living With Dementia, There’s Always A Way :: Dr. Jennifer Bute
Dr. Jennifer Bute talks with Bobbi and Mike about living with dementia and her ongoing efforts to raise awareness and understanding of the disease.
Dr. Bute was a highly qualified senior doctor in a large clinical practice whose patients included those with dementia. Then she began to notice symptoms in herself. She was diagnosed with dementia 10 years ago. She now lives in a dementia inclusive retirement village in England and passionately educates about the disease through books, radio, TV, and podcasts.
“I want to help other people and don't want them just to think that I am an interesting woman with dementia. I want to help others and make a real difference to them,” Dr Bute explains.
“You said earlier that laughter is the best medicine. I do believe too that laughter can transform people with dementia and I know you haven't asked me to talk about it, but I believe you can get people with dementia to talk right until the end. When people say they can't talk, they jolly well can. If you know how to do get them to and one of the ways is to get them to laugh,” Dr. Bute says.
You can find out more about Dr. Bute and her book on her website and Facebook page.
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