Agnes Houston from Coatbridge in Glasgow should have recognised dementia when it started to afflict her; she had nursed her own father through it.
Agnes came to Belfast to take part in a conference on Dementia and Human Rights, to argue that life is worth living after a diagnosis.
I found her one of the loveliest and most heartening people I had ever interviewed. This is the full interview recorded for a report for Radio Ulster’s Sunday Sequence programme.
And this is the full report I made for Sunday Sequence of the conference on Dementia and Human Rights, held in Belfast on Feb 18. This incorporates clips of the original interview with Agnes.
Malachi O'Doherty 
It is a great privilege to listen to this conversation. Thank you for taking time to listen to this lady and creating a record of how she feels and behaves and the dignity and humour which which she is facing the future. I think this should be required listening for all nurses and doctors, and social care workers.
The full interview is beautiful – a wonderful insight into the thoughts and reflections of a very special lady. The last five minutes or so were incredibly moving. Thanks for sharing it. Alan (wipes tear from cheek in case bowl of soup will never finish)