Personal stories

Fred shares his experience caring for his wife Lynne, who had vascular dementia and passed away in 2023.

Donna Hadley – supported by an Admiral Nurse - talks about her life as a volunteer for Dementia UK.

Carer Emma Scattergood found the compassion of Admiral Nurse Linda was crucial in helping her and her family cope through...

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.