Ismail (not his real name) was once recognised by his employer as one of the company’s most capable employees. However, over the past few years, the senior executive began experiencing a range of problems that affected his work performance.
At times, he would forget important appointments with clients, struggle to understand simple instructions from his employer and find it increasingly difficult to articulate certain words that had once come easily to him. Harsh reprimands from his employer and cynical remarks from colleagues only added to his distress.
Initially believing that his condition was caused by work-related stress, the 50-year-old was shocked to discover that he was actually suffering from a more serious health condition – early-onset dementia (EOD).
