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Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses. They provide life-changing support to families living with dementia. They have the time to listen and the knowledge to solve problems, helping families face the future with confidence. Read how our nurses offer a lifeline to people affected by dementia, and what this vital support means to them

Amanda's story
After Amanda’s mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the family were supported by Admiral Nurse Helen on our virtual clinics service
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Paul's story
Paul’s story shares the difficulties with mental health that many people experience after a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia
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Liz's story
Liz’s grandad Sam, was diagnosed with dementia in his 90s and began experiencing a common symptom; sundowning.
Liz shares how sundowning impacted her grandad and how our Admiral Nurse Caroline, supported and guided them both.
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Diana and Lester's story
“Sam, our Admiral Nurse, was brilliant at helping me try to understand what Lester might be going through. It’s so difficult because when you can’t ask someone what they’re feeling, you can’t ever be sure. But she helped me to understand his behaviour a bit better”
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Aqib and Shahbanu’s story
Brother and sister Aqib and Shahbanu live with their mother, Shama, in Sutton. This is their story of how they support each other through their mother’s dementia and the importance of having alternative support services like Closer to Home.
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Jude’s story
Jude was diagnosed with young onset dementia (Alzheimer’s disease) in 2021 aged 57. She lives in Oxford and is married to Becky. They have two daughters, aged 17 and 19.
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I live with dementia: Hannah's story
Hannah’s husband Neil was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s at 51 years old. The family’s Admiral Nurse, Lizzie, supports them on a regular basis
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I live with dementia: Joanna's story
Joanna’s mum has vascular dementia and is now living in a care home. Joanna talks about the impact that her mum’s condition has had on the whole family over the years
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I live with dementia: Fred's story
Fred’s wife Lynne has vascular dementia and is now in a nursing home. Here, Fred shares how his life has been affected by Lynne’s dementia
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I live with dementia: George's story
George was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2014 at the age of 62 and has spent much of the last eight years meeting people who live with the condition and campaigning for better support and services
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Rachel and Brenda's story
Brenda was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 59 years old. Her daughter Rachel discusses what it’s like being a carer to her mum in her 20s and the support she’s received from her Admiral Nurse
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Tracy and Steve's story
Tracy’s husband Steve was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia when he was 58 years old. Tracy talks about how they cope day to day and the support they’ve received from Admiral Nurse Liz
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Penny's story
Penny speaks about her relationship with mum Rosemary, who has mixed dementia, how they started a podcast together, and how the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline has helped her
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Denise's story
Denise’s mum Bertha was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017. Denise reached out to the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline and Admiral Nurse Deborah for support
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Julie's story
After Julie’s husband, Brian, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, she sought help from Dementia UK and got support from Admiral Nurse, Rachel.
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Rob's story
Rob’s partner Jayne experienced behavioural changes after a car accident and was eventually diagnosed with dementia at 59 years old. The family were supported by the Dementia Helpline and Admiral Nurse Angela
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Mary's story
As part of our CHC (continuing healthcare) campaign, Mary talks about how she navigated the process for her mum, with help from her Admiral Nurse, Simone
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Pamela's story
When Pamela applied for CHC for her husband Rob, she felt the odds were stacked against them from the outset
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Marilyn and David's story
We know that many families are worried about loved ones with dementia being in hospital, or being readmitted, with care packages at home difficult to establish due to Covid-19. Here is Marilyn’s story about how her husband, David, was returned home by their Admiral Nurse, Kerry
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Jolyon and Fiona's story
Jolyon’s sister was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 63. They were supported by Admiral Nurse Amy, despite many challenges and geographic distance
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Maureen and Michael's story
“Caring for someone with dementia is like living on a knife edge; it is so unpredictable and certainly has its challenges. You go through so many mixed emotions, pity, anger, frustration and even despair. My Admiral Nurse Katie became an absolute lifeline”
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Bahman and Kathleen's story
When Kathleen, a former GP, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, her husband, Bahman, was devastated to learn there was no cure
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Sue and Ann's story
Find out how our specialist dementia Nurse, Julie, helped Sue and her mum Ann come back together when it was looking impossible
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Roger and Mary's story
After two years Mary was finally told she probably had early stage Alzheimer’s but wouldn’t know for definite until she had died. Admiral Nurse Mekala was there to help
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John and Linda's story
John’s wife Linda was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 53. The effect of Linda’s dementia on the wider family has been distressing, but they have been supported by Admiral Nurse Lesley
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Marion and Ian's story
Marion’s husband Ian was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 54. Through the support of her Admiral Nurse Sharon, Marion could care for Ian at home for as long as possible, and now realises the importance of holding on to the good times with Ian and the family
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Beryl and Jim's story
Jim was diagnosed with dementia in 2011. His wife Beryl found the Covid-19 lockdowns upsetting, but was able to seek support from Admiral Nurse Tracey
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Hannah and Neil's story
Hannah’s husband Neil was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at 51 years old. The family’s Admiral Nurse, Lizzie, supports them on a regular basis
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Alf and Mary's story
After Mary was diagnosed with vascular dementia, husband Alf found it difficult to deal with the emotional strain he was under – until he met Admiral Nurse Anna, his ‘angel’
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Jean and Derek's story
Jean from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire was married to Derek for over 30 years. Sadly in 2011 Derek was diagnosed with dementia and Jean’s difficult struggle to care for him began until he died in 2018
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Diana and Lester's story
“Sam, our Admiral Nurse, was brilliant at helping me try to understand what Lester might be going through. It’s so difficult because when you can’t ask someone what they’re feeling, you can’t ever be sure. But she helped me to understand his behaviour a bit better”
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