The new campaign by the Flemish Alzheimer League tries to break the taboo about early-onset dementia, which affects around 6.000 people in Flanders. The problem with this type of dementia is that often people get a wrong diagnosis. People with this disease often get misunderstood and prejudiced, they are told that they exaggerate, because “everyone forgets things now and then”.
In the radio documentary six people with early-onset dementia tell their loved ones what they’re going to forget. This is a very special project, because people with early-onset dementia know what their future will look like. They know what is ahead of them, what they are going to miss, and that’s why this radio documentary is so touching and powerful. André (63) for example, tells about the first time he saw his wife. Patriek leaves a message for his grandchild. Through this documentary, their memories will become immortal. This documentary is linked to the website ikbenernog, where people can leave messages to their loved ones.
