Personal stories

Hannah's juggled the responsibility of caring for her husband who has young onset dementia and their two daughters.

Jennifer – diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 63 – talks about coping strategies in order to maintain her independence.

Peter was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in early 2015 aged 50.

Jessica's dad was diagnosed with familial Alzheimer's disease aged 41. She underwent genetic testing to find out if she too...

Deb became friends with Peter after a chance meeting in a cycle shop. Now firm friends, she has written two...

Paul shares his experience caring for Maureen, who had had a stroke and developed mixed dementia 17 years into their...

Brian, who has played football all his life, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in January 2022 at the age of...

Family carer Colin Appleby explains why he has added a gift to Dementia UK in his Will - as a...

Yvonne's mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She discusses the lack of understanding and stigma around dementia in Caribbean culture.

Volunteer Ambassador Susan Ogden cared for her husband Peter, who had Alzheimer’s disease, until he sadly died on New Year’s...

Ricky’s gran was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2020. He shares the importance of reaching out for support after a...

Rachel shares her story on what it's like being a carer to her mum in her 20s and the support...