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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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Life during lockdown: ‘I can’t wait for this to be over so I can hug my dad again!’

Real stories
21 April 2020
Real stories

Worries about dementia getting worse after the coronavirus lockdown

Real stories
09 April 2020
Real stories

Caring for my dad with frontotemporal dementia - Rachel's story

Real stories
25 February 2020
Real stories

Raising money through marathons in tribute to my Nan with vascular dementia

Real stories
18 February 2020
Real stories

Advice from a sole carer on sibling conflict over moving a parent with dementia into care

Real stories
13 February 2020
Real stories

Selling a loved one's home to pay for dementia care

Real stories
20 January 2020
Real stories

'The Red Robin': Georgina's poem dedicated to her Grandad

Real stories
15 January 2020
Real stories

Deciding whether to find out if I will develop dementia

Real stories
13 December 2019

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