Alzheimer's Society blog

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. 

Mark Preston was in his forties when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. His wife Caroline, with whom he has a three-year-old son, shares their powerful story.

Craig is a Regional Discipline Manager at The FA. Following his dad Eric’s vascular dementia diagnosis, Craig set himself a challenge to complete 5km every day for a year to raise money for dementia support.

Lived experience has been at the heart of Alzheimer’s Society’s work with Wembley Stadium and other sports venues across England. Sport United Against Dementia is an initiative to ensure people affected by dementia can keep enjoying live sport. 

Caroline's husband, Tony, lives with Alzheimer's. She details the impact of his diagnosis on the couple, and how cricket continues to help Tony socialise as much as he can.