Frances this is a wonderful article. Anyone who has lived with or close to a person with dementia is, they can live with it for a while before the rot really sets in. That time is often when carers are at risk, as you point out with your dad. Then there's the humiliation that you suffered too.

I have long thought that Trump is suffering from some mental condition. The idea that he could be in office and making major decisions is quite frightening to say the least.

The thing is, to be president of the United States demands long hours, robust debates, as well as dealing with the unhinged in other parts of the world.

It's not a job for the faint of heart,