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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

Peter's dementia poem for his wife, Joyce - 'A Changing Life'

Real stories
19 November 2020
Real stories

Raising awareness of dementia in Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities

Real stories
29 October 2020
Real stories

A lack of Government support for dementia in coronavirus: David and Catriona's story

Real stories
27 October 2020
Real stories

'People with dementia have been the last to be considered in this pandemic' - Janet's story

Real stories
20 October 2020
Real stories

My identity as a Black woman with vascular dementia is fundamental

Real stories
15 October 2020
Real stories

Fighting for culturally appropriate care in the pandemic

Real stories
12 October 2020
Real stories

‘Making a new language’: How music and culture can widen the conversation on dementia

Real stories
08 October 2020
Real stories

'Hands': Melanie's tribute story to her mom

Real stories
07 October 2020

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