Personal stories

Chloe shares her experience of being a young carer for her Mum, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 47,...

Helen reflects on her dementia journey and grief after husband Clive died from frontotemporal dementia in 1999.

Lizzie shares her experience as a young carer after her dad, Rob, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at age 58.

Gareth reflects on the challenges of caring for a partner with young onset dementia.

Arthur explains how to get the best out of going on holiday with a person who has dementia.

Friends Johnnie, Dirk and Stefan rowed 4,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for families facing dementia.

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

Maq was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2010 at the age of 54. Here he reflects on how the condition...

LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group member Dáithí on the importance of using inclusive language and having a person-centred approach to care.

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

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

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