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Let’s talk about guilt – Lizzie’s experience
Lizzie talks about the guilt she felt caring from a distance for her dad, Rob, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal...
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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Let’s talk about guilt – Penny’s experience
Penny talks about the guilt she has felt surrounding her mum's move into residential care.
You don’t have to do it alone as a young carer – Chloe’s story
Chloe shares her experience of being a young carer for her Mum, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 47,...
Becoming a hand-catcher – Sylvia’s story
Since being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2019, Sylvia has found a new purpose in expressing her feelings through painting.
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Let’s talk about guilt – Ricky’s experience
Ricky talks about the guilt he felt about as a carer for his Gran, Harbaksh, who had Alzheimer’s disease and...
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Let’s talk about guilt – Susan’s experience
Susan cared for her husband, Peter, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014 and died in 2021.
Finding purpose in grief – Helen’s story
Helen reflects on her dementia journey and grief after husband Clive died from frontotemporal dementia in 1999.
Andy’s story – We live with dementia
Andy, 52, lives with young onset dementia. As part of our ‘We live with dementia’ campaign, he shares how his...
Ricky’s story – “Dementia has taken a big toll on us”
Ricky’s talks about how his Gran’s dementia diagnosis impacts his whole family and why he is supporting the ‘We live...
Christine’s story – We live with dementia
When her partner Andy was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 52, Christine struggled to know where to turn....
Clare’s story – We live with dementia
As a carer for her mum, who has vascular dementia, Clare is taking part in our ‘We live with dementia’...
I still cherish every moment I have with Jan – Bob’s story
Bob, who has been married to Jan for 62 years, reflects on their beautiful relationship in spite of a heartbreaking journey...
Reflections on living alone with dementia – Julie’s story
Julie Hayden was diagnosed with dementia at just 54 years old. She's since dedicated herself to advocating for people living...
Caring for Dad, from near and afar – Simon’s story
Simon, who has lived in New Zealand for two decades, discusses how he cares for his dad who has Alzheimer’s...