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When Steve’s mum, who had dementia, was hospitalised after a fall, Steve turned to Dementia UK’s Helpline for support.

Gary Burnham-Jones is a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse supporting families through Dementia UK’s free Helpline and phone and video appointments.

Doctors typically use the word ‘dementia’ to describe common symptoms – such as memory loss, confusion, and problems with speech and understanding – that get worse over time. Each type of dementia stops a person’s brain cells (neurones) working properly in specific areas, affecting their ability to remember, think and speak.

Whether you have a question that needs an immediate answer or need emotional support when life feels overwhelming, these are the ways our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses can support you.

Lisa's story illustrates the difficulties families affected by dementia faced during covid-19 and how Admiral Nurse Stacey helped.

Emma, whose dad Alan was diagnosed with dementia, talks about the importance of spending time together as a family.

Sarah and her son Alfie share why taking on a Tennis-a-thon was important to them.

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

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

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