Maggie says

I’m very sorry to hear about this, but you have done the best thing by getting an early diagnosis.

There is a lot of information now about this disease and awareness is key to getting the help and support your mum needs.

I suggest you make an appointment with your mum’s doctor and talk things over with him. He will be able to explain what you can do to recognise each stage of the condition, and to help her through it.

There are also lots of books about the illness and how it develops, which will also be