Paying tribute to Janice, who has presented shows on Radio Scotland, Radio Three and Radio Four, as well as setting up podcasting production firm, The Big Light, Louise Thornton, the head of commissioning at BBC Scotland, said: “Janice has been a hugely popular personality on our airwaves for many years.
Speaking to the Mirror about Janice's diagnosis, Dementia UK's Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO, Dr Hilda Hayo, praised the presenter for her bravery, saying : “We’re sorry to hear that Janice Forsyth has been diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease.
* If you need advice or support on living with dementia, contact Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email helpline@dementiauk.org.
Explaining that she initially thought she was "simply worn out" by her many years of freelance work or "exhausted" after the devastating loss of her "dear" mother, Patricia, she said: "Sadly, I now have a firm diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Adding that she'll still be able to continue with her podcast production company, she continued: “On another positive note, I’ve been able to continue to contribute to The Big Light - the podcast production company I founded five years ago with Fiona White.
