Frontotemporal dementia (FTD)

Real stories

Carol Rimmer, in north Wales, felt unsupported after her dementia diagnosis and decided to set up her own support group.

Research

Melissa Parra Torres, a PhD student at the University of Dundee, wants to help find new ways to diagnose dementia and slow its progress.

Real stories

Earlier this year, Caroline shared her story about her husband Mark who was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia at age 42. While Mark is now in a home full time, Caroline is hoping the family can bring him home for Christmas this year.

Real stories

Joanna's mum, Sue, has Frontotemporal dementia. She's also a huge Swansea City fan. Joanna explains how football continues to help Sue feel part of a community, even after her diagnosis.

Real stories
Nigel Starmer-Smith enjoyed an incredible sporting career and, to his son Charlie, has always been a hero. Following many challenges as a family, including the progression of Nigel's dementia, Charlie relied on music to unpack his feelings. Now he is fundraising for Alzheimer's Society with his latest song, Tonight.
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
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.