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Eshaa’s story
Eshaa shares how young onset dementia impacted her father's capabilities to communicate with his friends and family.
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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Susan’s story
Volunteer Ambassador Susan Ogden cared for her husband Peter, who had Alzheimer’s disease, until he sadly died on New Year’s...
Mike and Tom’s story
Mike and Tom's story shares the impact dementia had on their marriage, and some of the unique challenges they faced...
Mark’s story
Mark took part in the London Marathon to raise money for Dementia UK after his family was supported by an...
Lucy’s story
Lucy shares the story of what it was like to see her grandma, Ruth, live with Alzheimer’s disease.
Lisa’s story
Lisa's story illustrates the difficulties families affected by dementia faced during covid-19 and how Admiral Nurse Stacey helped.
Julie’s story
Julie's mum who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2015; she share how Admiral Nurse Tracy supported her family.
Jessica’s story
Jessica shares her story of how becoming a carer to her nan impacted her mental health and how Admiral Nurse...
Jan’s story
Jan shares the challenges she faced when caring for her parents with dementia, and why she's leaving a gift in...
Dáithí’s story
LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group member Dáithí on the importance of using inclusive language and having a person-centred approach to care.
Becky’s story
Becky shares her story about how caring for her grandad has helped her with her mental health journey.
Amy, Chloe and Rob’s story
Amy shares how she, her younger sister Chloe, and their dad Rob cared for her mum who was diagnosed with...
Barbara and Rob Perry’s story
Elizabeth Perry started her social enterprise, This is Dementia, to tackle public stigma around her dad’s condition. Her mom explains...
Maureen’s story
At first Maureen didn’t know how to cope but thanks to Katie – her Admiral Nurse and her ‘lifeline’ –...