Alastair Stewart shares challenges of living with early onset dementia

Alastair Stewart, a veteran broadcaster, shared his struggles with daily tasks due to early onset vascular dementia, diagnosed in September 2023. He now finds it difficult to tie his shoelaces and relies on his wife for support. Previously, Stewart faced challenges like telling time on an analogue clock and writing emails. He can no longer drive and feels it is demeaning for his wife to take on a caregiving role. Stewart, who has had a distinguished career covering major news events, is now a spokesperson for Alzheimer’s Research UK. He encourages others to seek medical help if they notice early signs of dementia.