Brendan Duggan

Oct 11, 2023 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Brendan Duggan

This is Jim Morrison. Jim has dementia. In 2019, the 75-year-old, who is a former logistics manager for Subsea7 in Aberdeen, collapsed while playing golf at the Kings Links Golf Course at Aberdeen Beach. Initially thought to be a stroke, Jim was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. We spoke to him and his wife and carer, Pat, to try to help others understand what it is like to live with the disease.

Oct 11, 2023 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Brendan Duggan |Callum Main

“Is this going to help anyone?”This is what Elma O’Rourke, 90, asked us when we sat down to interview her about what it is like to have dementia. We had asked her to share her experiences of living with the disease as part of a Press and Journal investigation, which aims to reveal the true cost of dementia. The Press and Journal also created a comic strip for children to help them understand how dementia can affect their loved ones.

Oct 11, 2023 | thecourier.co.uk | Brendan Duggan |Callum Main

This is Malcolm. Malcolm has dementia. The 84-year-old was diagnosed with the disease five years ago. He can’t remember that detail when I ask him the question during our interview. Mr Hazelwood needs to ask his wife and carer, Pam. The couple live together in Broughty Ferry. We spoke to both of them as part of The Courier’s investigation that aims to reveal more about about the experiences of those living in Tayside with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Jul 14, 2023 | thecourier.co.uk | Brendan Duggan

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Jul 3, 2023 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Brendan Duggan

Two iconic monsters from ancient homelands. Two monsters that have captured the hearts and imaginations of their country’s populations. Two monsters more powerful than any animal or creature known to man. The Loch Ness Monster and Godzilla. But if they ever fought, who would win? The Monster vs Monster genre has become increasingly popular in film, TV and comic books. Godzilla vs King Kong was king of the box office, and a sequel is on its way.