Personal stories

When Rosie’s mum, Dawnie, was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease, her employer ensured caring responsibilities were fully supported.

Will shares how his mum's diagnosis impacted the family and highlights the importance of advocating for young carers.

Chloe shares her experience of being a young carer for her Mum, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 47,...

Helen reflects on her dementia journey and grief after husband Clive died from frontotemporal dementia in 1999.

Andy, 52, lives with young onset dementia. As part of our ‘We live with dementia’ campaign, he shares how his...

When her partner Andy was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 52, Christine struggled to know where to turn....

Lizzie shares her experience as a young carer after her dad, Rob, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at age 58.

After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 54, Gail has dedicated herself to living as full a life as possible.

Andy opens up on how his approach to his dementia diagnosis has changed over time, and the two layers of...

When Elliott’s father was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in his fifties, family life was changed forever.

Eshaa shares how young onset dementia impacted her father's capabilities to communicate with his friends and family.

Adult Nursing lecturer and a PhD student  Tidziwe reflects on the lack of awareness of dementia in her home country...