Alzheimer's Society blog

Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society. 

Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones.

Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband. 

Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe.

Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship.

Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia.

John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support. 

Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together.