Personal stories

Ronnie and her son, Will, reflect on how her diagnosis of young onset Alzheimer’s disease has impacted their lives.

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

Neil shares his experience of attending a Nationwide clinic with his wife, Marie, who is living with young onset dementia.

Russell reflects on the challenges of coping with his wife's personality changes following her dementia diagnosis.

Bec reflects on the challenges of caring for her Mum who was living in a remote village in France.

Peter shares how his specialist Admiral Nurse has encouraged him to live well with dementia – including by learning to...

Serena shares how writing poetry has helped her to process her feelings since her dad’s dementia diagnosis. She now shares...

George shares his experience of being thrust into the role of a young carer, and the emotional journey that has...

Jane shares her experience of attending a Nationwide dementia clinic and the lasting positive impact it has had on her...

When Michaela’s grandmother, Vanda, was diagnosed with vascular dementia, she dedicated herself to creating a place where dementia wasn’t a...

As a palliative care nurse, Jenny reflects on the importance of empathy during end of life care and how her...

When Rosie’s mum, Dawnie, was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease, her employer ensured caring responsibilities were fully supported.