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Leanne's mum Hilary was diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Here, she shares her family's story and her feelings throughout their journey, from the initial signs that something was wrong to becoming a carer for her mum.
Real stories
Real stories
We held a parliamentary photo exhibition, highlighting the human cost of the social care crisis to MPs. Here you can see some of the images and hear from the people affected by dementia who were photographed.
Real stories
Real stories
Diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 55, we hear from Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Dr Joy Watson as she takes on a new challenge; working front of house at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes.
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Real stories
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro.
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Real stories
Sue Strachan’s myth-busting mission began when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014. She wants The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes to give hope to others facing a dementia diagnosis.
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Real stories
Jacqueline Harrison is the registered manager at a nursing home where many residents are living with dementia. Read her story and poem, ‘Dignity’, written as a reminder for staff to see beyond dementia when providing care.
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Real stories
Val’s partner Ivana has Alzheimer’s disease and currently lives in a care home. Here Val shares her reaction to the BBC’s Panorama: Crisis in Care programme and her experience of the failing care system in the UK.
Real stories
Real stories
For 2019's Dementia Action Week we invited people affected by dementia to takeover our social media and answer your questions. The theme was #AskUsAnything and here are their answers to your dementia questions.

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