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Latest news - Supporter stories

November 7, 2022

How our Christmas has changed since Steve’s diagnosis of dementia

Tracy reflects on how Christmas celebrations have changed since her husband Steve was diagnosed with dementia....

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Steve and JimSteve and Jim
June 7, 2022

Steve’s story

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....

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Shahbanu and AqibShahbanu and Aqib
May 25, 2022

Closer to Home project supports record number of families

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

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Lorelei and VincentLorelei and Vincent
May 19, 2022

I live with dementia: Lorelei’s story

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

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An Admiral Nurse supporting a person caring for someone with dementiaAn Admiral Nurse supporting a person caring for someone with dementia
February 2, 2022

Nine ways an Admiral Nurse can support you this year

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

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Dementia and Us - MarionDementia and Us - Marion
October 14, 2021

How BBC Two’s latest documentary ‘Dementia and Us’ captured the realities of dementia

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

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Steve and JulieSteve and Julie
October 7, 2021

Young onset dementia carer, Steve, calls for greater age-appropriate support

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...

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Jas' nan and Merlin catJas' nan and Merlin cat
October 4, 2021

Animals and dementia

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

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Lucy's familyLucy's family
October 3, 2021

Lucy and her Grandma’s story

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

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Jan and her parentsJan and her parents
September 2, 2021

Jan’s story – A tribute to my parents

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....

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