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Nicola loves to spend time with her dad, Colin, who has vascular dementia. But despite keeping in touch with video calls during coronavirus, Nicola is longing to hug her beloved dad again.
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Real stories
After a successful career in the music industry, working with acts like Queen and the Rolling Stones, Martyn Barter wanted to give something back. His dad, Alan, had vascular dementia and Martyn’s search for a link between music and dementia led him to Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain groups.
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Real stories
Jacqueline was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017 at the age of 77. Her son Neil tells us how her love of colouring is keeping her engaged and safe while at home.
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Real stories
19-year-old Maisie is a student currently living alone with her nan, Terry, who has Alzheimer's disease. Being a young carer at any time brings challenges, but coronavirus makes daily life harder for Maisie, as she starts to feel more and more lonely.
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Real stories
Alex’s dad, Dave, was diagnosed with early onset dementia eight years ago at the age of 60. Alex reflects on how her dad came to terms with his diagnosis, and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their relationship.
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Real stories
Tracey, a retired nurse, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) when she was in her mid-forties. Despite the challenges coronavirus has brought, Tracey is determined to keep her mind and her body active with a variety of activities and hobbies.
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Real stories
When Rachel's dad Paul started acting differently, she and her sisters convinced him to visit his GP. Eventually, Paul was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or Pick's disease. He now lives in a residential care home that suits his needs.
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Real stories
May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia.

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