“Community meant everything after Nan’s diagnosis” | Michaela’s story

When her grandmother, Vanda, was diagnosed with vascular dementia, Michaela felt her world come crashing down. This was the woman who raised her, a role model she’d always looked up to. Feeling powerless and alone, Michaela yearned for community, and a place where dementia wasn’t taboo. A place where her nan could be herself.

When Michaela couldn’t find it, she created it. The Spring Bleau Dementia Cafe was born.

This is a story about finding strength in community after a dementia diagnosis.

 

Further resources:  

• Find out more about Dementia UK and the life-changing support of Admiral Nurses  
• Learn more about grief, bereavement and loss 
• Read personal stories from people living with a diagnosis, their family members and friends 

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