Grief and Loss | Alzheimer's Society

'Dementia snatched her away' - Aimee's fundraising story about her gran, Helen

Aimee treasures the remarkable relationship shared with her late grandmother, Helen, who had dementia. Now, Aimee is desperate to make a difference by helping to fundraise for other people affected by dementia.

Dealing with dementia, love and loss on Valentine's Day - Emily and Jim's story

Emily and Jim were married for nearly 50 years. Jim had been diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, and recently passed away. Emily shares the importance of making and treasuring memories, and how it feels to be without the one you love on Valentine's Day.

12 February 2021

A better farewell: Giving Mum the send-off she deserved

When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn’t say a proper goodbye.

30 September 2020

‘I made this album as a love poem to Julie’ - A carer’s experience of finding comfort through music

Robert Crowley lost his wife Julie to dementia last year. Read how his experience of caring for her has inspired him to create an album of spoken word and music, 'Care Comfort Compassion', that he hopes will help others in his position.

29 September 2020

Loretta’s story: ‘With Alzheimer’s, you are constantly in a state of grieving’

When Loretta's mum, Dinah, was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Loretta began to grieve for the person she was before. Dinah sadly passed away this year, which has led Loretta to reflect on her experience as a carer.

I take part in Memory Walks for Malcolm: ‘He was so proud’

After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 56 years old, Malcolm sadly passed away in 2018. His wife Jeanette remains passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society and won’t let coronavirus prevent her from organising her own Memory Walk this year.

Dealing with loss during coronavirus: ‘Early onset dementia took mum from us in 18 months’

Bethan’s mum, Sharon, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease aged just 56. Bethan reflects on how quickly her mum’s condition progressed and her fundraising plans to help other people affected by dementia.

Roger's story: 'Guilt eats away from the inside, whereas grief will slowly heal.'

By taking each letter of the word 'dementia', Roger describes some raw and honest emotions that have affected him and his wife, Thelly, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2014.

Sarah's story: 'I slowly realised I was losing my best friend'

My name is Sarah and I’m 21 years old. In August 2017, my dad died from Alzheimer's disease. I would like to share my story of being a young carer and experiencing what it is to care for someone living with Alzheimer's disease.

26 February 2019

Former Manchester United coach, Eric Harrison, has died

Eric Harrison, former Manchester United coach, who supported the likes of David Beckham, has died. He was living with dementia, after being diagnosed four years ago.

Jenny’s story: ‘After Mum died, I found a way to channel all that heartbreak into something positive’

Jenny Arnot’s mum sadly passed away in January last year. Read how a new recipe book is helping Jenny come to terms with her grief while raising funds to support people affected by dementia.

23 November 2018

Grief, loss and bereavement - other resources

Get details of organisations that can help if you or someone living with dementia is feeling grief, loss or bereavement.

Supporting a person with dementia during bereavement

Like anyone, a person with dementia may respond to bereavement in a range of ways. Read our advice on telling the person about a death.