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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

Tony's story: 'We were determined dementia wouldn't drown out the music'

Real stories
26 September 2019
Real stories

Laury’s story: ‘Mum became utterly lost in the fog of her own mind’

Real stories
20 September 2019
Real stories

Breaking the cultural taboo of dementia among Pakistani communities

Real stories
18 September 2019
Real stories

Debbie's story: 'Not enough people are aware of early onset dementia, never mind understand it'

Real stories
16 September 2019
Real stories

'The memory thief became a regular visitor, taking pieces of my grandma.'

Real stories
05 September 2019
Real stories

How music therapy sessions are supporting people with dementia in care homes

Real stories
03 September 2019
Real stories

Raising awareness of incontinence and dementia

Real stories
22 August 2019
Real stories

‘The care system hasn't helped us, it has made things more distressing’ - Nimisha's story

Real stories
15 August 2019

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