Personal stories

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

Jane talks about the difficult decision to move her husband – living with young onset dementia – into a care home.

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

Martin, living with posterior cortical atrophy, is passionate about younger people receiving an early dementia diagnosis.

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

Ex-nurse Tracey was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy aged 45. She lives alone and is determined to remain positive and...

Edward is living with Posterior Cortical Atrophy. He remains positive and believes his diagnosis has opened up new opportunities to...

Sarah's husband Andy was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy aged 59. She shares their story. Andy now lives in a...

Lucy's brother Robert hit his head in a car crash and went on to develop young onset frontotemporal dementia. He...

Will's mum had young onset behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia. He shares the devastating impact it had on him and his...

Meghan's mum was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in her 50s. Meghan shares how she loves and misses her...

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