前维尔京飞行员布伦特·梅雷迪思(Brent Meredith)57岁,在多年无法解释的衰落后被诊断患有早期痴呆症,现在主张更好地支持航空。
Former Virgin pilot Brent Meredith, 57, diagnosed with early-onset dementia after years of unexplained decline, now advocates for better support in aviation.
前维尔京航空公司飞行员布伦特·梅雷迪思(57岁)公开分享了他对早发性痴呆症的诊断,他与最初被误认为疲劳或低铁的、无法解释的认知衰落进行了四年的斗争,但后来却公开分享了他对早发性痴呆症的诊断。
Former Virgin Airlines pilot Brent Meredith, 57, has publicly shared his diagnosis of early-onset dementia after a four-year struggle with unexplained cognitive decline, initially mistaken for fatigue or low iron.
尽管2024年进行了正常的测试结果,他的飞行执照和驾驶执照突然吊销,但经过广泛评估后,他最终被诊断出来。
Despite normal test results and the sudden revocation of his flying and driver’s licenses in 2024, he was finally diagnosed following extensive evaluations.
他妻子Karen(前教师)现在帮助照顾他, 这对夫妇提倡更好地支持痴呆症, 特别是在航空业,
His wife Karen, a former teacher, now helps care for him, and the couple advocate for better dementia support, especially in aviation, using the hashtag #youngeronsetalzheimers.
尽管面临挑战,他们继续旅行,创造快乐的回忆。
They continue traveling and creating joyful memories despite the challenges.