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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Our Admiral Nurse helped start end-of-life talks

As a palliative care nurse, Jenny reflects on the importance of empathy during end of life care and how her...

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Will shares how his mum's diagnosis impacted the family and highlights the importance of advocating for young carers.

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Colin explains how a Remembrance page helps him keep the memory of his wife Gladys alive.

Admiral Nurse Suzanne Wightman on the experience of holding a Time for a Cuppa event.

Kevin explains why he and his husband have decided to leave a gift to Dementia UK in their Will.

Karen explains why her and her sister and mum decided to leave a gift in their Wills to Dementia UK.

Volunteer Ambassador Manny Kang explains why he took up volunteering for Dementia UK.

Volunteer Ambassador Brenda Foulds explains why she began volunteering for Dementia UK.

Tracy's husband Steve has Lewy body dementia, Tracy talks about support they've received from Admiral Nurse Liz.

Volunteer Ambassador Susan Ogden cared for her husband Peter, who had Alzheimer’s disease, until he sadly died on New Year’s...

Rob's shares his story of partner Jayne, who experienced behavioural changes after a car accident and was diagnosed with dementia...

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

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...