Personal stories

Admiral Nurse Lindsay White on why she is running the Brighton Marathon to raise funds for Dementia UK.

Emma tells the story of the London to Brighton challenge she took on with her friend Anna.

Volunteer Ambassador Val Wilson explains why she got involved with Dementia UK and what it means to her.

Admiral Nurse Suzanne Wightman on the experience of holding a Time for a Cuppa event.

Kevin explains why he and his husband have decided to leave a gift to Dementia UK in their Will.

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

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

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

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...

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

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