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Steve and Jim

Steve’s story

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

Aqib, Shama and Shahbanu

Aqib and Shahbanu’s story

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

Denise mum, Bertha, at Denise’s wedding

Denise’s story

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

John and Linda with their daughter Katie, taking a selfie outdoors

John’s story

John’s wife Linda was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 53. They have been supported by Admiral Nurse Lesley.

Susan and Peter, September 2007

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 Day 2021.

Dr Karen Harrison Dening, Head of Research and Publications

Life with Dementia – your questions answered

Karen Harrison-Dening, Head of Research and Publications, shares why her new book  with Dementia UK’s CEO Hilda Hayo was created and and why including real life stories was such an important part of its development.

Brian, third from left, with other members of the Oxford Rovers.

Brian’s story

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

Dementia leaflets

Read or download our leaflets. They’re written by our specialist dementia nurses and put together in response to frequently asked questions