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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

Dementia is 'the cruel monster that waited in the shadows' of my grandfather

Real stories
09 October 2019
Real stories

Testing games and activities that help people with dementia keep an active mind

Real stories
07 October 2019
Real stories

'The Silent Killer' - a dementia poem for my mum

Real stories
04 October 2019
Real stories

'Nowhere to go' - my mum had dementia and was denied a British passport

Real stories
01 October 2019
Real stories

The challenges of working while caring for a loved one with dementia

Real stories
28 September 2019
Real stories

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

Real stories
26 September 2019
Real stories

Complicated relationships with a person you care for with dementia

Real stories
23 September 2019
Real stories

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

Real stories
20 September 2019

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