Sarah Frith was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia three years after her symptoms began.
Mr Heslop said he finally realised something was wrong with his partner when she failed to stop the carThe partner of a woman diagnosed with dementia in her 40s has warned people to look out for the signs of early dementia in their loved ones.
However, he said when Ms Frith started a new job working from home, towards the end of 2020, he saw she was struggling with tasks she would usually have managed.He said other changes slowly became apparent including confusion when driving the car. "In one instance she drove without lights and had to be physically helped to apply the brakes," he said.
"I've gone through some tough times in my life, but none of it compares to the sheer exhaustion of looking after my partner, family and working full-time," Mr Heslop said.
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