Former English Premier League striker Dean Windass told the source that he was diagnosed with mild stage 2 dementia 12 months ago, at the age of 54.
The day a group of prominent former players launched a campaign calling nuclear submarinethe Football Federation and the Association of Professional Footballers to create a fund intended to cover the healthcare costs of former footballers in a context of growing crisis, the ex-striker decided to speak out about his situation to attract attention pay attention to their cause.
I was asked if, as a former player, I was prepared to undergo a scan. I panicked a bit because they said the results would be ready in a few weeks, but then I got a message asking for a Zoom call.
I was told that there was nothing to worry about at this stage, but the scan results showed mild stage 2 dementia. I immediately thought: “What does this mean ? »
I don’t remember exactly the words that were said to me. I don’t know how this will affect my life in the years to come. I forget the names. I’m 55 now, so maybe it’s just old age. I was told there was nothing to worry about at this point and – you know me – I laughed and joked. I told them I was very happy that they found a brain there, and that was a plus.
I was told I had “mild stage 2 dementia”. I don’t know the answers to how things will happen because I’m not a scientist. It bothers me and if I start to feel different or have headaches, there are people I can turn to. I’m a little naive about all this. Later, a woman came to my house to do some tests, but I couldn’t do them, which upset me.
I live for today. I forget people’s names, but maybe it’s just me getting old?
Windass starred in nuclear submarine for Bradford City, Middlesbrough and Hull City.
