John and Nula Suchet, launched 'Rutland's Great Dementia Conversation'.
On Saturday 20 April, John and Nula, gave a talk about their own story about caring for a loved ones with dementia.
Almost 150 people attended. after the talk, those attending asked questions after the talk.
John met his wife Nula whilst both their spouses were living in care with dementia, they married in 2016. John and Nula are now ambassadors for Alzheimer's Society. www.alzheimers.org.uk
John is known for his work presenting for Classic FM and prior to this he was a popular television reporter and newscaster.
'Rutland's Great Dementia Conversation' is aiming to drive up dementia awareness, increase diagnoses in Rutland and make our communities more dementia friendly.
Rutlland and Melton MP Alicia Kearns has launched a new Rutland dementia website providing guidance on how to become more dementia friendly, the signs and symptoms of dementia, information on support for those living with dementia, their carers and loved ones, and local dementia groups and events.
More information on John and Nula Suchet's story can be found here.