Alzheimer’s Society has teamed up with ITV and Coronation Street in order to shine a light on the growing impact of dementia across the UK.
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.
Jane Buckels, in Abergavenny, tells us how she walked Offa’s Dyke Path alone with a GPS device, despite the challenges posed by her dementia.
Gill Taylor, who was initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, started an art group for people with dementia.
Sue Noakes, in West Sussex, shares her thoughts about life before her dementia symptoms, before diagnosis and since.
Dawn Davies’ dementia diagnosis was a massive shock, but local support helped her turn things around.
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