Sadly opera singer Cara O’Sullivan passed away earlier this week at the age of 59, the Soprano was only diagnosed with early on-set dementia in 2018 - thankfully not everyone who has this condition has such a sad outcome, lots of people live with dementia quite well. Clare chats to Kathleen Quinlan, who is 56 and living with dementia, and ASI Dementia Adviser Amy Murphy

If you are looking for support or advice - contact the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Their National Helpline is open 6 days a week: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm. Saturday 10am to 4pm Call 1800 341 341 or email helpline@alzheimer.ie

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