A young Scots woman has told how she was left ‘grieving twice’ for her mum after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Sophie O’Brien is set to climb Ben Lomond to raise money and awareness of the condition, which claimed her mum Lesley’s life six months ago.
The 66-year-old, who previously won a battle against cancer, was told she had the illness in 2020, leaving her and her family in shock before losing her battle just two years later.
Daughter Sophie, 32, from Winchburgh, West Lothian, is now speaking out to urge others to be aware of the signs, Edinburgh Live reports.Sophie, mum to 10-month-old son Caleb, said: "This disease doesn't just affect older people, it's not a natural part of ageing.
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