Personal stories

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.

Tracy's husband Steve has Lewy body dementia, Tracy talks about support they've received from Admiral Nurse Liz.

Volunteer Ambassador Susan Ogden cared for her husband Peter, who had Alzheimer’s disease, until he sadly died on New Year’s...

Rob's shares his story of partner Jayne, who experienced behavioural changes after a car accident and was diagnosed with dementia...

Julie writes about how her Admiral Nurse Rachel helped her understand the complexities of the health and social system – and...

Penny speaks about her relationship with mum Rosemary, who has mixed dementia, and how the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline has...

Paul's story shares the difficulties with mental health that many people experience after a loved one has been diagnosed with...