My father, grandfather and uncle all got dementia...here's how I plan to outsmart the disease that has stalked my family
Retired London banker Valentine Furniss, 87, no longer understands that Henry is his son, or even a close family member. 'If he'd had a worse lifestyle, perhaps he'd have developed dementia in his late 60s, rather than his 80s. 'There's enough evidence to suggest dementia is a lifestyle disease, like type 2 diabetes. Dr Richard Oakley, associate director of research and innovation at Alzheimer's Society says that dementia is 'not an inevitable part of ageing'. 'That's why the Alzheimer's Society funds dementia research, providing hope for the future while transforming lives today.'
Source: Daily Mail December 28, 2025 11:16 UTC
