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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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...

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Julie Hayden was diagnosed with dementia at just 54 years old. She's since dedicated herself to advocating for people living...

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Karen explains why her and her sister and mum decided to leave a gift in their Wills to Dementia UK.

Volunteer Ambassador Manny Kang explains why he took up volunteering for Dementia UK.

Volunteer Ambassador Brenda Foulds explains why she began volunteering for Dementia UK.

Tracy's husband Steve has Lewy body dementia, Tracy talks about support they've received from Admiral Nurse Liz.

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Volunteer Ambassador Susan Ogden cared for her husband Peter, who had Alzheimer’s disease, until he sadly died on New Year’s...

Rob's shares his story of partner Jayne, who experienced behavioural changes after a car accident and was diagnosed with dementia...

Julie writes about how her Admiral Nurse Rachel helped her understand the complexities of the health and social system – and...

Penny speaks about her relationship with mum Rosemary, who has mixed dementia, and how the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline has...

Paul's story shares the difficulties with mental health that many people experience after a loved one has been diagnosed with...

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

Penny’s Mum, Rosemary, lives with mixed dementia and is now in a care home. Penny shares how Dementia UK's Admiral Nurse...

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