It was another poignant reminder of Fiona’s increased vulnerability
Fiona Phillips revealed on Tuesday that she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease last year after suffering months of anxiety, brain fog and forgetfulness.
These include the terrible toll Alzheimer’s has taken on her family and whilst doctors have explained the former TV star's condition is not hereditary, they have said she is predisposed to it due to her family history. Prior to her diagnosis, Fiona was an ambassador for dementia charities, addressed conferences on it, and even presented television documentaries about it."I think my Dad got it towards the end of Mum’s life and it actually made him very funny. When me and my brothers were kids he was always strict and what he said went. But when he fell ill with dementia he became really warm and lovely and would be laughing at everything.
Commenting on their relationship since her diagnosis, Fiona said: "I try not to rely on him too much."Martin laughs. "That’s too kind Fiona. I have absolutely ramped it up. Before I didn’t ever have to worry about Fiona before and now I do. ‘what is she doing all day while I’m at work? what is she doing in the evening if I’m out? what has she eaten?"
"But attitudes change.. People used to only refer to ‘Cancer’ as the ‘Big C’ in hushed tones but that has all gone now - maybe it can be the same for Alzheimer’s.
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