An Aussie woman has revealed how she developed dementia and forgot her own name – all because of a hidden problem in her Sydney home.

An Aussie woman has revealed how a secret mould infestation in her Sydney home led her to being diagnosed with dementia and even forgetting her own name.

The constant wet weather that has plagued Australia east coast over the past 18 months means many residents are now acutely aware of just how quickly mould can take hold in the home – and how difficult it can be to get rid of.

While most people understand that mould is detrimental to our health, it is hard to know just how much of an impact it can have until you experience it first hand.

Amie Skilton is one of the 25 per cent of the population that has a genetic vulnerability to mould toxins, meaning exposure to mould sets off a huge inflammatory response in her body and can even lead to organ damage.

However, the 42-year-old only found this out five years ago following a horrific experience with a mouldy apartment in Manly.

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