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Real stories
Real stories
When Bill noticed something wasn't quite right with his wife, Jo, it was a struggle to get her to seek help. Bill reflects on why finally getting Jo a dementia diagnosis was the best thing for the couple.
Real stories
Real stories
Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney.
News
News
Alzheimer’s Society has supported Channel 4’s Hollyoaks on a dementia storyline with the character Luke Morgan. Actor Gabriel Clark, who plays Luke’s son Ollie, shares how this emotional storyline has impacted characters within the family on the show.
Real stories
Real stories
When Keith was diagnosed with dementia, he didn’t believe it at first. Now at a place of acceptance, Keith reflects on the steps he's taken to get there, and why when it comes to getting a diagnosis, it's always better to know.
Real stories
Real stories
Kyra's grandma, Winifred, has been a huge influence on her. Kyra shares how the close bond with her grandma, as well as her experience of dementia, has shaped her life and photography work.
Real stories
Real stories
Trevor Salomon and his wife Yvonne have seen many changes since her dementia diagnosis in 2013. While Yvonne’s move to a care home in 2019 was a difficult decision, Trevor explains how the staff have made it feel like a home from home.
Real stories
Real stories
Bill Mann CBE was a philanthropist, devoted to his family and eager to help those in need. But when Billy needed help himself for his dementia with Lewy bodies, Sarah and her family faced difficulty.
Research
Research
If you are supporting a person with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them.

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