Personal stories

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

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

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...

Mary discusses how she navigated CHC (continuing healthcare) for her mum, with help from her Admiral Nurse, Simone.

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.

Hannah’s husband Neil was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at 51 years old. Admiral Nurse Lizzie supports them on a...

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