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“The lack of recognition of unpaid carers is frustrating”
Will shares how his mum's diagnosis impacted the family and highlights the importance of advocating for young carers.
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 – Lizzie’s experience
Lizzie talks about the guilt she felt caring from a distance for her dad, Rob, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal...
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...
Christmases with Ben were filled with music
Janet shares her experience caring for husband Ben and how they maintained the joy of Christmas after his diagnosis.
“Our Admiral Nurse was there when nobody else was”
Shara reflects on her journey caring for Anna, her mother, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016.
I’m proud to leave a gift in my Will to Dementia UK
Richard shares his experience caring for his mother, Peggy, and why he’s chosen to leave a gift to Dementia UK...
The NHS continuing healthcare process has left us exhausted
Mahersh opens up on the struggles he and wife Nishma have faced in their attempts to secure CHC funding for...
“The greatest Dad I could have ever asked for”
Lizzie shares her experience as a young carer after her dad, Rob, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at age 58.
I am more than my dementia diagnosis – Gail’s story
After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 54, Gail has dedicated herself to living as full a life as possible.
“Finding support shouldn’t have to be this hard”
Helen shares her family’s experiences of trying to navigate the fragmented health and social care system after her mum was...
“My final years with Charles shouldn’t have been as stressful as they were”
Kerry shares her experience of caring for her husband, Charles, and the difficulty finding any sort of specialist support.