Your story

Your story is a place for you to share your experiences of living with dementia. Stories can be submitted by anyone who has been affected by dementia, including people with dementia, carers and relatives.

You can submit your story via our online form or email. Or if you would just like to read other people's story you can do so below. Older stories can be found in the Your story archive.

Latest stories and poems

Mum

Mum was fine one day but a little under the weather.I gave her a call but she said she was alright, just feeling a little unwell.
Read David's story

My dad

My dad is a lovely man and l wouldn't swap him for the world. He's got dementia and he went into a home just before Christmas last year.
Read Mary Jane's story

Look at me

Look at me sitting here,
With my cup of tea and piece of cake.
I am not really here at all,
But in my garden, with my hoe and rake.
Read Debbie's poem