Mixed dementia | Alzheimer's Society

Life during lockdown: ‘Grandad doesn’t understand why we can't come and see him.’

Ruby’s grandad, George, was diagnosed with mixed dementia two years ago. Ruby writes about her close relationship with her grandparents, how the lockdown has affected them, and about how Ruby copes with her emotions.

Change the journey: Moving from fear to hope after a dementia diagnosis

Having feared the worst after his dementia diagnosis, Masood Qureshi is now focused on changing people’s perceptions.

‘Care homes aren’t for everyone, but it worked for us’: Finding comfort for Dad in his final years

Lyn’s dad, Ben, spent much of his life as an Engineer in the Royal Air Force. After he was diagnosed with dementia, Ben moved to a Royal British Legion Poppy Home for retired servicemen and servicewomen, where Lyn says her dad found safety and happiness.

26 November 2019

'This damn thing that makes me forget' - telling my family about my dementia diagnosis

Charles Duberry had the courage to travel 4,000 miles for a new life in the UK. But he struggled to tell his family about his dementia diagnosis. His niece Evelyn Ayersadofo and his dementia support worker, Taiyaba Zeria tell of his remarkable journey from Monserrat to Manor House.

18 October 2019

5 online activity ideas for people living with dementia

Heather O’Neil is always looking for new craft and activity ideas for her mum, who has mixed dementia. As the condition progresses, she’s been using online tools to keep Mum active and happy.

Q&A: Sylvia Bouskill

Sylvia Bouskill, a 74-year old woman with mixed dementia in Lancashire, answers our questions.

Somewhere inside: A carer hopes her words still make an impression

Ming Ho is determined to retain whatever connection she can with her mother, whose dementia is advancing.

30 November 2018

Lucy’s story: ‘Since Dad was diagnosed I have felt pretty much every emotion going’

After her dad received a diagnosis of mixed dementia, Lucy Parkes has felt a confusing range of emotions. Read how she’s learning to accept their ever-changing relationship.

24 October 2018

What is mixed dementia?

‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is the most common type.

Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are generally mild to start with, but they get worse over time and start to interfere with daily life. Read how the symptoms can progress.

Q and A: Syed Abdul Kadir

Syed Abdul Kadir, who has mixed dementia, answers our questions.

01 February 2018

What causes dementia?

There are many diseases that result in dementia. The causes of some of the most common types of dementia are described on this page.

What is dementia?

These pages explain what dementia is, including the causes and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. They also look at the different types of dementia.