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Sometimes it takes a long time before you get a diagnosis. Aroosa Khan (40) talks about her father. It was only after years that it turned out that his 'stress' was Lewy body dementia. 'It started with restlessness. And his handwriting changed.' How does that work on the other side of the table? Experienced GP Jacques Berden explains how he recognises dementia. Finally: Vera from Alzheimer Nederland about vitamin D and social contacts. Do they help prevent dementia? Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:05 In conversation with informal carer Aroosa about caring for her father with Lewy Body Dementia, and the path to the diagnosis. 14:25 Retired GP Jacques Berden joins the conversation with Aroosa. 28:28 New section: Fact or fiction, science editor Vera from Alzheimer Nederland explains what you should and should not believe, and why. Topics discussed Read more about the topics discussed in episode 9 here: https://www.dementie.nl/nieuws/negend...