The Ticking Time Bomb of Dementia Affecting 75-Year-Old's life

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Published 2018-08-25

It’s one thing to be diagnosed with dementia; it’s another to live with the condition, conscious of the slippery slope you’re on.

75-year-old Neil Timmo is deeply aware of how his dementia is affecting him.

In this story, Neil provides a rare and intimate insight into the world of someone who is striving to be independent while navigating life with dementia.

This video was made with funding from NZ On Air.

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All Comments (21)

@dariahughes5564 5 years ago

Neil is in early stages I'm guessing? I hope progression stays slow. He's so dang lovable! !
@natiafoote 5 years ago

I thoroughly enjoyed Neils story! What a lovely man with a lovely family x
@geraldinecharles228 5 years ago

My Dad passed away April 2017 from dementia. It was horrible watching him go through it. We were blessed in a way because he never forgot me, my mom and my daughter. Mom and I was with him everyday and my daughter came on the weekends.
@polynesian_tingz906 5 years ago

What a wonderful man you are Neil 😊
@suewright1299 11 days ago

What an incredible gentleman Neil is, such a loveable soul and agent who gets and gives the best of himself to his family and friends. My dear mum had Alzheimer’s and didn’t know anything about life, I wasn’t even aware she had it as her sister didn’t even tell me about it, so very cruel. Thankfully, mum lived in a complex of bungalows which was managed by a wonderful lady who kindly rang my husband and I, my aunt hadn’t even told her that mum had a daughter, my aunt and her sons used to laugh at mum, so very very cruel, I just hope they are never afflicted. Neil has a wonderful family and they are blessed with him, god bless him, his dear wife would be so very proud of him. God bless you Neil. 😊
@michelledawson566 5 years ago

This family is beautiful, you are a wonderful man and have brought up your children properly 💕
@olbapco 5 years ago

I learn most when people experiencing the condition and the families share. Thank you, Neil and family!
@heatherleigh696 4 years ago

He’s such a sweetheart. I can’t believe he’s 75, I initially assumed he was closer to 65. Your family is lovely, and I hope you can continue to enjoy the relationship with your father.
@BingBongDillyDong 5 years ago

The way you guys filmed and captured this mans story is captivating, I especially loved how in the grocery store you guys made a distortion to the clips to give a feel of what it is like for this man I suffer from brain fog all the time and could feel when the man explained how he could be doing something then space out and forget what he was even doing.
@lisaoldwithsomanywhys5487 4 years ago

such a wonderful, positive man ❣️ this man & his family are such a blessing for me to see that attitude can conquer so much ❣️🙏👏👍❤️
@jillpratt2447 5 years ago

Not wanting to be repetitious but, oh what a lovely guy! I wished I had seen this when my mum struggled through dementia. A wonderful video.
@rayleescherger4030 5 years ago

My brother was recently diagonsed with this at 64 I need to learn more about it..he is recently admitted to hospital he now knows no one! So sad..
@rebeccaantram4165 4 years ago

Great fella right there. Wonderful heartfelt story Thank you for sharing
@hannahrosa5485 4 years ago

What a wonderful and talented man. He's so good with his hands. His family is so bless to have him. Neil, my husband had FTD dementia for about ten years. Still, always lovable, just like you. God Bless.
@MrAlottolose 4 years ago

He is an Inspiration to a lot of people keep going and keep doing what you do.
@vrediana 5 years ago

Lovely man. Lovely story. I'm 42 and have had vascular dementia for a few years now.
@maryreynolds5310 4 years ago

God bless you Neil! I would love to know how you are, are you still doing wood work? Don’t ever stop if you are..don’t give up on yourself! Your a strong minded man. God has you xo
@dalagrace3912 3 years ago

I do private geriatrics with memory specialty and adore it. I have learned in my years that when someone has dementia they forget to keep up their facade and either are very sweet for the most part or get quite fiery and nasty. Neil is one of those true gems
@MrJking065 5 years ago

Even in my peak age and mind..I could NEVER make something like this puzzle!
@tessarix 5 years ago

This is the most informative and loving of a family member with dementia that I've seen to date. Thank you so much for your compassion and love of your dad. My husband has started his journey into dementia, but he's not a nice old softy like your dad. My husband is abusive and constantly stomping around the house if we say or do even one tiny thing he doesn't like. You're so lucky to have such love from and for your dad and your story and makes me think there's hope for happiness as my husband is descending into this "next journey" these days. He's abusive at this point, mad at the world and me no matter what the situation. Its very disheartening and sad. It truly is the 'long goodbye" people call it. Thank you very much for sharing your dad's journey.