Such a shame seeing Ashley’s struggle with memory loss. I wonder if it is degenerative or if it can be treated?
Sad, nonetheless.
He’s just said, no treatment available. It is a shame, always liked his character.
My mother suffered from dementia (alzheimer’s) and my last memory of her before she died was visiting her and her asking me “who are you?”.
Dementia is truly a horrible disease.
I feel so sorry for Ashley ( I know it’s fiction). If ever I was diagnosed with dementia I think I would top myself.
I think that is what Ashley will contemplate. I would never let my child see me the way I saw my mother.
I’ve seen how dementia can affect a family, it’s terrible. I became concerned when I noticed I had short term memory loss, it scared me! I went to see my doctor who arranged a memory test which I passed thank goodness.
She said it can occur for many reasons, in my case it was a combination of stress, physical pain which I’ve endured for years but more likely, grief after I lost my mum.
I have a feeling they will use this to allow him to understand and perhaps help his father to die possibly to then kill himself. Got a horrible feeling it will be a very distressing few months with this, a story worth telling but not necessarily one we want to see.
I agree about the next few months being distressing storylines, but I hope they’re not too depressing though.
There will be people watching you have been diagnosed with this illness, so they will need to portray this carefully, and not distress them or make them give up hope.
I wondered if he wants to leave the programme and this is their way of writing him out?
Given that soaps like to highlight topical social concerns do you think he might go off to one of those euthanasia clinics in Europe?
It might not be as drawn out as some might fear.
That’s what I wondered Honey. Horrible way to write him out though.
Yes it is, I find it uncomfortable to watch
Oh dear…that is a shame! 
My stepfather had the terrible disease, I find it difficult to watch Emmerdale right now
Same here Honey. It is very good that they are running the story though, as long as it is done tastefully and true to life.
Zack and Joanie, please no! I hope this isn’t going to be the next indiscretion! The Paddy thing is stupid, totally over done with the relationship between Leo and his teacher brought up far too many times.
What happened about Chas’ “sleep smashing” if that’s what is was meant to be?
Odd storylines lately!
I agree entirely Tess, I don’t like the Paddy romance thing either. It’s daft and doesn’t suit his character at all.
He was on Loose Women a week or more ago, and he said he didn’t like rehearsing kissing.
I had forgotten about that actually. I could not think of anything less likely to happen than for Paddy to have an affair. I’m not sure what is meant to be attractive about him. The only thing he has going for him is the fact he is (or WAS) honest and trustworthy, but that’s hardly what you look for in an affair is it?
I don’t know, I’ve never had one so excuse me if I’m wrong.
Loved the scenes with Bernice and Lawrence last night I really hope they can beat the odds and make it work.
I wasn’t surprised about Paddy I never forgave him for taking Marlons girlfriend OK they married and Marlon forgave them but he has always remained one sneaky man IMO
I thought the Joanie and Zac kiss was great it showed someone can like someone else but stop themselves before they go there, I hope that’s the case. Too many times people say it just happened and don’t admit they had a choice and chose to cheat.
I agree susan, I’d prefer Zak to Paddy if I had to choose!