The 58-year-old was diagnosed with dementia in 2017
Davie McElhinney from Enniskillen features in a new exhibition at the Ardhowen Theatre detailing the lives of those living with the condition in Northern Ireland.
“After a diagnosis of dementia, it is still possible to learn new skills, experience new things, and achieve something worthwhile,” says Davie. “Many of us are early onset and are living well with medication and support from Dementia NI. It’s trying to break that misconception; most people only know the media image.”Patricia Hutchinson, Empowerment Facilitator for the Western area at Dementia NI, said: “This thought-provoking art exhibition is a great opportunity to get people talking about dementia and challenge their misconceptions about those who live with dementia.
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