Personal stories

Shara reflects on her journey caring for Anna, her mother, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016. 

Richard shares his experience caring for his mother, Peggy, and why he’s chosen to leave a gift to Dementia UK...

Mahersh opens up on the struggles he and wife Nishma have faced in their attempts to secure CHC funding for...

Lizzie shares her experience as a young carer after her dad, Rob, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at age 58.

After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 54, Gail has dedicated herself to living as full a life as possible.

Helen shares her family’s experiences of trying to navigate the fragmented health and social care system after her mum was...

Mike Parish, Founder of the LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group, shares his journey caring for husband Tom and overcoming the fear...

When Elliott’s father was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in his fifties, family life was changed forever.

Kaur talks about caring for her dad, Mohinder, since his mixed dementia diagnosis, and how community awareness needs to be...

Saïna opens up about how her grandfather’s dementia has affected her, and how songwriting has provided a release.

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

Adult Nursing lecturer and a PhD student  Tidziwe reflects on the lack of awareness of dementia in her home country...