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“I write poetry to express my feelings and honour Dad”
Serena shares how writing poetry has helped her to process her feelings since her dad’s dementia diagnosis. She now shares...
Personal stories
Read personal stories from people living with a diagnosis, their family members and friends – as well as our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.
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“I’m still adjusting to life as a young carer” – George’s story
George shares his experience of being thrust into the role of a young carer, and the emotional journey that has...
I’m proud to leave a gift in my Will to Dementia UK
Richard shares his experience caring for his mother, Peggy, and why he’s chosen to leave a gift to Dementia UK...
The NHS continuing healthcare process has left us exhausted
Mahersh opens up on the struggles he and wife Nishma have faced in their attempts to secure CHC funding for...
“The greatest Dad I could have ever asked for”
Lizzie shares her experience as a young carer after her dad, Rob, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at age 58.
I am more than my dementia diagnosis – Gail’s story
After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 54, Gail has dedicated herself to living as full a life as possible.
“Finding support shouldn’t have to be this hard”
Helen shares her family’s experiences of trying to navigate the fragmented health and social care system after her mum was...
My last years with Charles shouldn’t have been so stressful
Kerry shares her experience of caring for her husband, Charles, and the difficulty finding any sort of specialist support.
Understanding dementia as a journey, not a final stop
Andy opens up on how his approach to his dementia diagnosis has changed over time, and the two layers of...
It took me 40 years to hold my husband’s hand without fear
Mike Parish, Founder of the LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group, shares his journey caring for husband Tom and overcoming the fear...
Families need Admiral Nurses to face dementia
When Elliott’s father was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in his fifties, family life was changed forever.
“The dementia care system pushed me to breaking point”
Over the span of a decade, Chris cared for both parents with dementia. He shares his story to highlight the...
Mohinder’s story – Reducing stigma in the Sikh community
Kaur talks about caring for her dad, Mohinder, since his mixed dementia diagnosis, and how community awareness needs to be...
Saïna’s story – A song for my beloved grandpa, Ralph
Saïna opens up about how her grandfather’s dementia has affected her, and how songwriting has provided a release.