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 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...

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George shares his experience of being thrust into the role of a young carer, and the emotional journey that has...

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Peter shares why he and his puppy Murphy, will be taking part in Dementia UK's 10k Lapland Dash.

As part of Dementia UK’s ‘Fix the funding’ campaign, which is calling for an urgent review of the NHS continuing...

Jen, who works at tails.com, explains why she took on the October Dog Walking Challenge for Dementia UK.

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

Annette reflects on how the NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) funding application process is flawed for people living with dementia.

Eshaa shares how young onset dementia impacted her father's capabilities to communicate with his friends and family.

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

Heather shares her experience of attending a Closer to Home clinic with Admiral Nurse Debi.

Suzy reflects on the dementia journey of her mother, who was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in her 50s.

Gareth reflects on the challenges of caring for a partner with young onset dementia.

After getting a diagnosis aged 52, an appointment with an Admiral Nurse helped change Andy's perspective.

Helen explains why she's running 300km for Dementia UK in the Brighton Marathon.