Personal stories

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.

Edward, who lives with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, explains how his diagnosis has opened up new opportunities to him.

Sarah shares the story of her husband Andy, who was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy aged 59.

Lucy's brother Robert hit his head in a car crash and went on to develop young onset frontotemporal dementia.

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

Meghan shares how she loves and misses her mum – who was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in her 50s.

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.

Catherine shares how she supported her best friend after her husband was diagnosed with young onset dementia.