Personal stories

Brian, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease aged 59, talks about the benefits of walking football.

When Pamela applied for NHS continuing healthcare for her husband Rob, she felt the odds were stacked against them from...

Jude was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s in 2021 aged 57. She lives in Oxford and is married to Becky....

Jolyon's story of the emotional and practical challenges of supporting his sister with young onset Alzheimer's from a distance.

Johnty’s best friend Jude was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2021, at the age of 57. Here he...

Hannah’s husband Neil was diagnosed with young onset dementia at the age of 51. She shares how the whole family...

Dementia UK Trustee Steve cared for his best friend Jim for eight years after Jim was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Richard shares his thoughts on dementia care following his wife's diagnosis of young onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Rachel shares how caring for her mum, who has young onset dementia, has impacted her life.

Diana shares her story of husband Eugene's diagnosis of young onset dementia, and the cultural barriers they faced.

Emma, whose dad Alan was diagnosed with dementia, talks about the importance of spending time together as a family.

Lorelei King, one of our ambassadors, talks about support for the charity and her experiences of dementia.