Latest news - Supporter stories

We spoke to one of our Trustees, Steve, who cared for his best friend Jim for eight years after Jim was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease....

We celebrate supporting a record number of families in the first year of our Closer to Home project in partnership with Leeds Building Society...

We took some time speaking to Lorelei King, one of our wonderful ambassadors, about her support for the charity and her experiences of dementia....

We share nine ways our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses can support families affected by dementia this year....

Senior Consultant Admiral Nurse Victoria Lyons comments on the recent BBC Two documentary ‘Dementia and Us’...

We speak to Steve, who cares for his wife Julie, about what he thinks needs to change to ensure better support for younger people with dementia...

Families talk about the amazing effect animals have on loved ones with dementia, including reducing anxiety, improving mood and encouraging communication...

On Grandparents’ Day, Lucy shares the story of what it was like to see her grandma, Ruth, live with Alzheimer’s disease. ...

Jan shares the challenges she faced when caring for her parents with dementia, and why she's leaving a gift in her Will to Dementia UK....

We’re working with Leeds Building Society to bring the expertise of Admiral Nurses to families at a time and place that suits them...