Personal stories

Lisa's story illustrates the difficulties families affected by dementia faced during covid-19 and how Admiral Nurse Stacey helped.

Julie's mum who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2015; she share how Admiral Nurse Tracy supported her family.

Jessica shares her story of how becoming a carer to her nan impacted her mental health and how Admiral Nurse...

Amy shares how she, her younger sister Chloe, and their dad Rob cared for her mum who was diagnosed with...

Elizabeth Perry started her social enterprise, This is Dementia, to tackle public stigma around her dad’s condition. Her mom explains...

Jennifer – diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 63 – talks about coping strategies in order to maintain her independence.

Martin, living with posterior cortical atrophy, is passionate about younger people receiving an early dementia diagnosis.

Peter was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in early 2015 aged 50.

Tracey – diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy aged 45 – lives alone and is determined to remain positive and active.

Will shares the impact his mother's diagnosis of dementia had on him and his family.

Jessica underwent genetic testing to see if she has the same gene as her dad, diagnosed with familial Alzheimer's disease.

Deb has written two books about her friend Peter and his young onset dementia.