
Steve’s story: “I found it difficult to reach out for help.”
When Steve’s mum, who had dementia, was hospitalised after a fall, Steve turned to Dementia UK’s Helpline for support.
Read personal stories from people living with a diagnosis, their family members and friends – as well as our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.
When Steve’s mum, who had dementia, was hospitalised after a fall, Steve turned to Dementia UK’s Helpline for support.
Tidziwe is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing and a PhD student at Cardiff University. In 2019, one of her family...
Heather shares her experience of attending a Closer to Home clinic with Admiral Nurse Debi.
Suzy reflects on the dementia journey of her mother, who was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in her 50s.
Gareth reflects on the challenges of caring for a partner with young onset dementia.
Hannah's juggled the responsibility of caring for her husband who has young onset dementia and their two daughters.
After getting a diagnosis aged 52, an appointment with an Admiral Nurse helped change Andy's perspective.
Jane talks about the difficult decision to move her husband – living with young onset dementia – into a care home.
Arthur explains how to get the best out of going on holiday with a person who has dementia.
Emma reflects on her grief journey after the death of her mother Nancy, who had dementia.
Helen Green from the Dementia Helpline talks through how she united one family troubled by sundowning.
Colin explains how a Remembrance page helps him keep the memory of his wife Gladys alive.