'Wouldn't wish it on anyone' Naughty Boy on how dementia can 'shake' families

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Express.co.uk, the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star, 41, opened up on his mum's life-changing dementia diagnosis.The DJ and music producer spoke candidly about caring for his mum, Zahida, since the life-changing diagnosis.The star said: "I’m proud to have been a part of Dementia UK’s ‘I live with dementia' campaign which shows that dementia doesn’t just impact the person with the diagnosis – but everyone around them too."I’ve witnessed first-hand how a diagnosis can shake the whole family and I’m working with Dementia UK to help raise awareness of the need for more support for families with dementia."He went on: "I wouldn’t wish what I have experienced on anyone."The DJ and music producer spoke candidly about caring for his mum, Zahida, since the life-changing diagnosis.Naughty Boy, real name Shahid Khan, also told how their dynamic has changed since her diagnosis.Shahid said: "Having moved in with my mum to care for her, following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, we have become closer than ever - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally."Our relationship truly has changed for the better."He went on: "She often shares stories of her past, particularly about her younger years and I get to learn new aspects of her life that I never knew before.She recently told me that she used to write poetry in college; she recited one of her poems in Urdu to me – it was really beautiful," the star said.The DJ also candidly spoke about the impact his mum's dementia diagnosis has had on his life.Shahid admitted it is a "huge responsibility", but hailed his family and close friends for their support.He said: "Caring for my mum has been the biggest adjustment in my life."Having this huge responsibility of looking.