Vascular dementia

Real stories

Adam Joesbury, in Birmingham, cares for his father Bob. Adam has a learning disability and is using his voice to call for more support for carers like him.

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Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones.

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Zohra's husband, Afzal, has vascular dementia. He's also a huge cricket fan. Here, Zohra describes how important the sport continues to be for them both, and why they think dementia research is the key to a better future for those affected.

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Ian was diagnosed with vascular dementia after he noticed problems with his memory and went to the GP. Following a difficult journey, Ian reflects on how he's adjusted to his diagnosis, and how volunteering has helped.

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Stan, a huge cricket fan, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in July 2020, which has had a huge impact on him and his family. Stan shares some of his favourite cricket moments and how his love for the sport has been passed through generations.

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Gina recognised something was wrong but it was a challenge to make the GP listen to her concerns. Committed to finding an answer, Gina persisted. She eventually received a diagnosis of vascular dementia, which helps her to continue living a good quality life.