Relationships and Family | Alzheimer's Society

Celebrating the work of LGBT+ people affected by dementia

As we come towards the end of Pride Month, we want to celebrate the work of LGBT+ people affected by dementia who took part in our recent innovation, Bring Dementia Out.

‘Mom seems afraid that if she doesn’t write things down, she will forget.’

Enomwoyi's mother, who is living with dementia, fills notebook after notebook writing down the details of her day. Here, Enomwoyi weighs up the positives and negatives of Mom's compulsive note-taking.

'My grandfather's condition drastically worsened, and I was completely unprepared for it'

16 year old Anders was inspired to write a poem during a visit to his grandfather's care home. Poetry helped Anders to deal with the pain he felt as he watched his grandfather struggling to communicate.

Peter's story: 'I believe my ongoing activity helps to mitigate the effects of the disease'

75-year-old Peter Smith is challenging himself to cycle 75 laps of his local velodrome every 75 days to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. Here, Peter and his wife, Hilary, reflect on how dementia affects their lives.

Vanessa's story: 'There is no pattern, no rhyme or reason to it and no cure'

Following her dad's dementia diagnosis, Vanessa and her husband sold their home and bought somewhere suitable for the whole family. Together, they support each other through the many challenges dementia brings.

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

Neil's story: 'I want to protect Mum till the very end.'

A diagnosis of young-onset dementia can turn lives upside down. But for Neil and his mum, Yvonne, their special bond remains strong. Neil shares the new challenges facing them as Yvonne's condition progresses.

22 February 2019

Life with Ma: 'The frailties of old age seem to hamper her most'

Ma is the mother of Dilly’s husband (Mr B), she was diagnosed with dementia in 2012. Ma agreed to let Dilly write about the family’s life and experiences in the Life with Ma series.

19 February 2019

Amy’s story: ‘I hope our love for each other is the one thing Grandad never forgets’

Amy and her grandfather Ron share an incredible bond. Once the person caring for Amy, now her Grandad is being cared for. Here's Amy's heartwarming tribute to her biggest role model.

13 February 2019

'This “dementia” was about to tear my grandpa from my reach and keep him lost in his forgetfulness'

Sylvie is a 16 year old student living in Scotland. She wrote a heartfelt essay, titled Forget Me Not, about her granddad's earliest signs of dementia. We have posted Sylvie's essay unedited and exactly as she sent it to us.

05 December 2018

Breaking taboos: Supporting care home staff to deal with a sensitive subject

A new resource is addressing sex and intimacy in care homes.

30 November 2018

How to have a dementia-friendly Chanukah

A traditional religious festival provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together. Here we provide guidance to support those living with dementia at Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah.

30 November 2018