Stories of people living with young onset dementia
Read the inspiring personal stories of people who are living with young onset dementia.
They share in their own words the impact the condition has had on their lives and how they have adapted.
Chris's story
Chris and her partner Heather talk about Chris’s initial diagnosis of young onset vascular dementia and subsequent diagnosis of Lewy body dementia. They are supported by Admiral Nurse Rachel
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Peter's story
Peter was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in early 2015 aged 50. He lives in Suffolk with his wife Teresa. He lives positively with dementia has become an avid cyclist since his diagnosis in order to keep himself fit and active
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Edward's story
Edward is living with Posterior Cortical Atrophy. He shares how with the support of his wife and Young Dementia Oxfordshire his keeps himself busy and involved in research, writing and film projects
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Jennifer's story
Jennifer was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 63 in 2009. For the last ten years, she has lived alone and has developed a wide range of coping strategies in order to maintain her independence
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Tracey's story
Ex-nurse Tracey’s life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy when she was 45 years old. She lives alone and has a zest for life. She is as determined as ever to keep positive and active
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Martin's story
Martin lives in Scotland where he has become involved in lots of dementia related activities and initiatives. Having struggled to get an accurate diagnosis, He is passionate about the need for earlier diagnosis of dementia in younger people
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