Personal stories

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

Rachel shares her story on what it's like being a carer to her mum in her 20s and the support...

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...

Mary discusses how she navigated CHC (continuing healthcare) for her mum, with help from her Admiral Nurse, Simone.

Liz's grandad was diagnosed with dementia in his 90s and experienced sundowning; Liz contacted our Dementia Helpline for support.

John’s wife Linda was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 53. They have been supported by...

Penny’s Mum, Rosemary, lives with mixed dementia and is now in a care home. Penny shares how Dementia UK's Admiral Nurse...

Paul’s Dad, Mick, is living with vascular and Lewy body dementia and is now in a care home. Paul shares...

Maq was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2010 at the age of 54. Here he reflects on how the condition...

Joanna’s mum has vascular dementia and is now living in a care home. Joanna talks about the impact that her...

George was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2014 at the age of 62 and has spent much of the last...