We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Raul Grönqvist, on 26 November 2023. Raoul was a former and founding member of the European Working Group of People with Dementia (EWGPWD), from 2012-2016. He left the EWGPWD in 2016, after four years of service and contributions to the group. Raoul was born in 1951 in Helsinki, Finland. He was a tribologist and a Doctor of Technology and spoke four languages. He liked to play classical guitar and also enjoyed walking his poodle. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies at the age of 60 and was nominated by Muistiliitto to join the EWGPWD, which he was glad to do, as he wanted to contribute and to help other people with dementia. He was also part of a self-support group in Finland. We offer our deepest condolences to Raoul's wife Milja and all his family and friends.
