Sheila said: “It was terrifying, not being able to remember anything and your brain panicking and trying to find the words.”She told Radio Times it had made her think about the prospect of dementia.The actress has now instructed her daughters to place her in a nursing home if she develops the condition and is un-able to look after herself.Three years ago, Sheila was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which can potentially cause life-threatening problems.She previously said she feared she could only have months to live.The TV and theatre veteran said: “This wasn’t to do with my illness – although you can die of it and I do have to think about that.“But, just at my age, you’re unlikely to live many more years and that weighs heavily if,.
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