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Read real stories from people affected by dementia, and find out about the latest dementia news, research and campaigns.

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Remembering Mum on Mother's Day: Vicki's Memory Walk story

Real stories
10 March 2021
Real stories

How my dementia symptoms progressed during lockdown: John's story

Real stories
26 February 2021
Real stories

7 lessons learned about caring for someone with dementia

Real stories
17 February 2021
Real stories

Mike and Angela’s story: ‘I must be with her before it’s too late’

Real stories
10 February 2021
Real stories

'My Poem to Dementia' - Caring for Mum in hospital during coronavirus

Real stories
04 February 2021
Real stories

'Dad's hallucinations got worse and worse' - Jess and her dad's young-onset dementia diagnosis

Real stories
28 January 2021
Real stories

A dementia carer's COVID-19 vaccine poem

Real stories
08 January 2021
Real stories

Message of comfort for carers while apart from loved ones with dementia

Real stories
06 January 2021

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