Personal stories

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

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

George was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2014 at the age of 62 and has spent much of the last...

Siblings, Aqib and Shahbanu, reflect on how their mum’s recent diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has affected their lives.

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

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

After Amanda's mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the family were supported by Admiral Nurse Helen on our virtual clinics...

Lucy shares the story of what it was like to see her grandma, Ruth, live with Alzheimer’s disease.

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

Jessica shares her story of how becoming a carer to her nan impacted her mental health and how Admiral Nurse...

Jennifer – diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 63 – talks about coping strategies in order to maintain her independence.

Peter was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in early 2015 aged 50.