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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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.

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Sylvia and George share the importance of having open conversations in order to cope with Sylvia's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

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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 free face-to-face 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, a face-to-face appointment with an Admiral Nurse helped change Andy's perspective.

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

Jane talks about the difficult decision to move her husband – living with young onset dementia – into a care home.

Arthur explains how to get the best out of going on holiday with a person who has dementia.