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Read real stories from people affected by dementia, and find out about the latest dementia news, research and campaigns.

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Real stories

‘Grandad wasn’t himself’ - Spotting changes in behaviour before a dementia diagnosis

Real stories
31 December 2020
Real stories

'Mum was not Mum' - spotting the first signs of Alzheimer's disease

Real stories
08 December 2020
Advice

Dementia activity ideas: 5 ways our handbook for carers can help

Advice
27 November 2020
Real stories

Peter's dementia poem for his wife, Joyce - 'A Changing Life'

Real stories
19 November 2020
Advice

'I decided Christine was coming home with me' - Moving out of a care home during coronavirus

Advice
13 November 2020
Real stories

Raising awareness of dementia in Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities

Real stories
29 October 2020
Real stories

A lack of Government support for dementia in coronavirus: David and Catriona's story

Real stories
27 October 2020
Real stories

'People with dementia have been the last to be considered in this pandemic' - Janet's story

Real stories
20 October 2020

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