“It isn’t just dementia that’s a terminal diagnosis – life is”
Jessica underwent genetic testing to see if she has the same gene as her dad, diagnosed with familial Alzheimer's disease.
Read personal stories from people living with a diagnosis, their family members and friends – as well as our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.
Jessica underwent genetic testing to see if she has the same gene as her dad, diagnosed with familial Alzheimer's disease.
Deb has written two books about her friend Peter and his young onset dementia.
Brian, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease aged 59, talks about the benefits of walking football.
When Pamela applied for NHS continuing healthcare for her husband Rob, she felt the odds were stacked against them from...
Jude was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s in 2021 aged 57. She lives in Oxford and is married to Becky....
Jolyon's story of the emotional and practical challenges of supporting his sister with young onset Alzheimer's from a distance.
Dementia UK Trustee Steve cared for his best friend Jim for eight years after Jim was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Richard shares his thoughts on dementia care following his wife's diagnosis of young onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Emma, whose dad Alan was diagnosed with dementia, talks about the importance of spending time together as a family.