I am currently battling the system to get funding and care for my husband and it is a battle the biggest l have faced in my 90years the system is completely broken

My dear Father was the first member of my own family who died from Dementia. Both my husband's parents passed away from slightly different forms of Dementia. And now my own dear husband has also been afflicted with tragic memory loss. It is the most soul destroying experience to watch a loved one going through memory loss and other the loss of other abilities.

Ann is alovely devoted mother. grandmother and friend. It is sad to see her now. She is a different person not knowing her family and friends. I quote "Once a man twice a child".

My dear mother developed Alzheimer's years ago, and I tried to look after her at home until she hit me one day when I was trying to help her dress!!
Subsequently I was diagnosed in 2024 and am very fortunate in that I find myself quite amusing at times! For example one day I went to the dentist on the bus and on arrival suddenly noticed I had forgotten to put my trousers on!! WHAT a giggle! Of course I then had to explain to the receptionist, who now remembers me well when I visit!

My lovely husband died 6 weeks ago.I had cared for him at home until 8 weeks before he passed.His Alzheimer's took hold about 6 years ago so life over the past few years became increasing more difficult as each year passed. Unlike most people with Alzheimer's he didn't seem to forget me but just couldn't remember my name.He always used to say love much when I cared for him daily.As soon as he left home he seem to deteriorate very quickly and at the end his passing was really a massive shock.We had both worked in social care for many years so the caring probably came much easier for me and he was the love of my life so although it was hard at times we muddled through.Life now is very hard and there are memories everywhere
I didn't contact the Alzheimer's society because of my back ground really as I had worked with people with this conditions for many years.I would urge anyone to get support if only to realize they are not alone This dreadful heartbreaking condition is now More prevalent than it ever used to be and any monies to help research is so needed
Linda.

I work as a care worker providing care to dementia patients all over Coventry. I have met some of the most amazing people around Coventry by supporting people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. They are all special and hold a firm place in my heart.

I will be wearing my forget me not badge in memory of my former partner Merle who passed away in July 2025. She would have been 82 on 18th May 2026.

When mom was diagnosed with alzheimers we already feared the outcome having seen her go from independant intelegant woman to someone who could not recognise her family. All her life she read books, knitted and loved tv dramas, she stopped reading when she couldn't remember the stories she continued watching tv but I couldn't follow storylines. Her mobility deteriated and falls became more frequent so she went from hospital to a nursing home.Fortunately she was never aggressive or angry just very frustrated at times.When she went into the nursing home she didn't realise where she was but slowly slipped away.

My farther in law william smith has this condition it been terrible see him what he was to want he his now for him but not only for him but for me and his son mark we tried to look after him but we couldn't hes in care home now we go visit him every week