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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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Real stories

‘Bonnie is my best friend who deserves the best quality care’ - no respite during lockdown

Real stories
30 April 2021
Real stories

Juggling work, home-schooling, and full-time dementia care with an unfair system

Real stories
26 April 2021
Real stories

Memory cushions help my mother-in-law remember names and faces

Real stories
09 April 2021
Real stories

'My Mum, My Mate' - Diane's dementia poem tribute to her mother

Real stories
12 March 2021
Real stories

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

A year of home care in coronavirus lockdown: 'We were left to get on with it'

Real stories
25 February 2021
Real stories

7 lessons learned about caring for someone with dementia

Real stories
17 February 2021

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