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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Will and Ronnie’s story – “I talk to everyone about dementia”

Ronnie and her son, Will, reflect on how her diagnosis of young onset Alzheimer’s disease has impacted their lives.

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Sylvia and George share the importance of having open conversations in order to cope with Sylvia's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

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After Denise's mum Bertha was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2017, she reached out to the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline...

Brother and sister Aqib and Shahbanu share their story of how they support each other through their mother’s dementia.

After Amanda's mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the family were supported by Admiral Nurse Helen on our virtual clinics...

Rachael shares how difficult it has been for them to navigate the NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) process for her grandfather.

Neil’s story reminds us that despite these tough times, Admiral Nurses have supported families with dementia throughout, helping them to...

Mark took part in the London Marathon to raise money for Dementia UK after his family was supported by an...

Lucy shares the story of what it was like to see her grandma, Ruth, live with Alzheimer’s disease.

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...

Jan shares the challenges she faced when caring for her parents with dementia, and why she's leaving a gift in...

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