Personal stories

Eshaa shares how young onset dementia impacted her father's capabilities to communicate with his friends and family.

Tidziwe is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing and a PhD student at Cardiff University. In 2019, one of her family...

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.

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

Peter was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in early 2015 aged 50. He lives with his wife Teresa and...

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.

Tracey – diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy aged 45 – lives alone and is determined to remain positive and active.

Edward, who lives with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, explains how his diagnosis has opened up new opportunities to him.