Personal stories

Kerry reflects on her mum's dementia journey and her experience doing two of Dementia UK’s virtual event challenges.

Claire's story shares the loss of both her parents, how Admiral Nurse Simon helped her and why she has donated...

Sylvia and George share the importance of having open conversations in order to cope with Sylvia's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

Will shares how his mum's diagnosis impacted the family and highlights the importance of advocating for young carers.

Since being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2019, Sylvia has found a new purpose in expressing her feelings through painting.

Janet shares her experience caring for husband Ben and how they maintained the joy of Christmas after his diagnosis.

When Steve’s mum, who had dementia, was hospitalised after a fall, Steve turned to Dementia UK’s Helpline for support.

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

John’s wife Linda was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 53. They have been supported by...

George was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2014 at the age of 62 and has spent much of the last...

Siblings, Aqib and Shahbanu, reflect on how their mum’s recent diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has affected their lives.

After Denise's mum Bertha was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2017, she reached out to the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline...