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Will and Ronnie’s story – “I talk to everyone about dementia”
Ronnie and her son, Will, reflect on how her diagnosis of young onset Alzheimer’s disease has impacted their lives.
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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Sylvia and George’s story – “Having open conversations helped us to cope”
Sylvia and George share the importance of having open conversations in order to cope with Sylvia's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Christmases with Ben were filled with music
Janet shares her experience caring for husband Ben and how they maintained the joy of Christmas after his diagnosis.
“Our Admiral Nurse was there when nobody else was”
Shara reflects on her journey caring for Anna, her mother, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016.
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...