Personal stories

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.

After getting a diagnosis aged 52, an appointment with an Admiral Nurse helped change Andy's perspective.

Helen explains why she's running 300km for Dementia UK in the Brighton Marathon.

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.

Friends Johnnie, Dirk and Stefan rowed 4,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for families facing dementia.

Emma reflects on her grief journey after the death of her mother Nancy, who had dementia.

Amy Barron talks through organising a Facebook Fundraiser to support more families facing dementia.

Helen Green from the Dementia Helpline talks through how she united one family troubled by sundowning.

Matthew and his brothers raised over £29k at the London Marathon, running for their dad who has dementia.

Admiral Nurse Lindsay White on why she is running the Brighton Marathon to raise funds for Dementia UK.