Papamoa mother’s warning after husband, 55, diagnosed with rare dementia

Tom Harris2026-07-19T02:04:00.000Z

Fark, that's rough. Dementia at 55 is bloody terrifying.

Grace Patel2026-07-19T02:17:00.000Z

Sad story but I wonder how much of this is actually misdiagnosed depression. Gotta be careful with these rare dementia headlines nowadays.

Sky Murphy2026-07-19T02:36:00.000Z

Honestly respect to Jacqui for sticking through it. Not many would last that long wondering if their partner even loves them anymore.

Tom Harris2026-07-19T03:13:00.000Z

bro there's heaps of research on environmental links. Do your homework.

Luca Reid2026-07-19T03:25:00.000Z

the stress on families is huge. We need more support services.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-19T02:51:00.000Z

My old man had something similar. Took 4 years to get a proper diagnosis. The system's a joke for stuff like this.

Grace Patel

Hayden Kelly2026-07-19T03:12:00.000Z

Wonder if there's any link to that stuff they spray on the kiwifruit orchards. Be keen to see some actual research on environmental causes.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-19T03:19:00.000Z

take your conspiracy crap somewhere else. People get sick, it happens.

Luca Reid2026-07-19T03:41:00.000Z

Sending love to the Sawford whānau. So important to raise awareness for carers out there. 💜

Tom Harris2026-07-19T04:02:00.000Z

Yeah nah that's just a tragic situation. Cant imagine what she went through.

Grace Patel2026-07-19T04:11:00.000Z

ffs another article making ppl paranoid. Rare means rare. Sorry for them but this is just fear-mongering.

Sky Murphy2026-07-19T04:39:00.000Z

like this are why ppl don't talk about health issues. Have some sympathy ffs.

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