Casualty
- Thread starter MaNaAk
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It will be interesting to see how the story progresses. I hope they don’t downplay it.
Also, seeing it from the point of view of someone thinking something was wrong and then putting themselves through the process of diagnosis etc was a different viewpoint for me. As I’ve only had to deal with my dad who never admitted to there being a problem and refused to see a GP until I forced it, much later in the progression of the disease.
Also, seeing it from the point of view of someone thinking something was wrong and then putting themselves through the process of diagnosis etc was a different viewpoint for me. As I’ve only had to deal with my dad who never admitted to there being a problem and refused to see a GP until I forced it, much later in the progression of the disease.
I don't watch Casualty any more but I remember Duffy from her first stint. I suspect unfortunately the dementia will be downplayed, and she will conveniently die before anything too unpleasant happens. I just don't think prime time soap audiences want to watch distressing scenes of later stage dementia.
The best depiction I've seen of dementia was Ashley in Emmerdale. The episode from his 'point of view' was superb. He did however conveniently die fairly quickly, and while I know each person is different it is unusual to go from diagnosis to death in 18 months, so it gives a false impression of something quickly over.
The best depiction I've seen of dementia was Ashley in Emmerdale. The episode from his 'point of view' was superb. He did however conveniently die fairly quickly, and while I know each person is different it is unusual to go from diagnosis to death in 18 months, so it gives a false impression of something quickly over.
I wonder if that's how they're intending to play it? The effect dementia has on everyone not just the PWD.
Poor Charlie...he's always been my favourite!
Poor Charlie...he's always been my favourite!
