Personal stories

When her partner Andy was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 52, Christine struggled to know where to turn....

Andy, 52, lives with young onset dementia. As part of our ‘We live with dementia’ campaign, he shares how his...

Eshaa shares how young onset dementia impacted her father's capabilities to communicate with his friends and family.

Adult Nursing lecturer and a PhD student  Tidziwe reflects on the lack of awareness of dementia in her home country...

Suzy reflects on the dementia journey of her mother, who was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in her 50s.

Gareth reflects on the challenges of caring for a partner with young onset dementia.

Jane talks about the difficult decision to move her husband – living with young onset dementia – into a care home.

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

Martin, living with posterior cortical atrophy, is passionate about younger people receiving an early dementia diagnosis.

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

Tracey – diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy aged 45 – lives alone and is determined to remain positive and active.

Will shares the impact his mother's diagnosis of dementia had on him and his family.