My dear old Mum who lived alone was diagnosed in 2019 with dementia and it was truly horrific seeing what she went through for the past 7yrs before she sadly passed away in February this year having moved into a home last July. It’s a truly horrible disease for the sufferer and the immediate family….love you Mum xx

My Mom (Celia)) suffered Dementia for 5 years we sadly lost her June 2025
A remarkable lady who was loved by many. 💙

Our lovely wee mum was diagnosed in Nov 2019 after a few years of being treated for anxiety, depression, hormone related problems. Having to give up work and Covid brought isolation, loneliness and fear. The decline felt rapid and mum has been living in residential care since Jan 2024 and mostly doesn’t recognise us. We miss her every day and love her very much. I hope she feels loved.

My husband was diagnosed with part vascular dimentia and part Alzheimer’s about a year ago. It is very sad watching a husband of 63 years disappearing before your eyes I haven’t asked for help yet but it is nice to know you are there if I need you.

My Nan, Ruth, was the real Queen of our family—a woman full of life, inseparable from my Grandad, Tony, for over 60+ years.
When the pandemic hit, our world shifted. Nan was diagnosed with dementia via Zoom during lockdown. Then, in June 2023, she was forced to leave her beloved home, for a care home. It broke our families hearts and then sadly, Grandad passed away just four months later.
Watching this cruel disease slowly take every part of her away over the next two and a half years was soul-destroying. Slowly, her current life became distant memories. While she recognized our faces until the very end, her past had faded. Nan’s spirit refused to be completely dimmed.
Christmas 2025, her dementia entered a final, profound stage of sadness for our family. Through that immense pain, Nan still managed to crack jokes, make us laugh, and say "love you" every single time we left her room.
On Valentine’s Day 2026, Nan peacefully passed away. While our families hearts are heavy, we take comfort knowing she is finally reunited with Tony, her husband.
Living through this heartbreak has given me the experience to share our story. I want to use our story to spread awareness, love, and kindness to others facing this journey. Nan was, and still is, my world. Although the memories faded for her, the bond between the Queen and her "Queenie" will live with me forever. She will be loved and remembered for the rest of my life.

My grandma was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2021, watching someone you love go through this painful disease without being able to understand it themselves is difficult. There were times where it felt like the dementia was really starting to take over her but I just had to remind myself, she's still my grandma and I still love her, even if she cannot remember the memories we shared or that her personality was changing. My mum and I was with her until the very end (January 2026) holding her hand and telling her it will be ok and I will hold on to that memory forever. As a family, we make a conscious effort to try and give back to Alzheimer's society and other dementia charities.

I knew something was wrong with my lovely husband and at a meeting with his Gp she also realised the same. After numerous tests he was diagnosed with Alzheimers. He was loved by our children and grandchildren and highly thought of by friends and neighbours but after 5 years living with this dreadful disease he passed away during Covid. We were unable to be with him.

My wife Denise of 45 years was diagnosed with Alzheimer's nearly 3 years ago. She has no memories of our life together. So far my son and I are coping well but it's great that the Alzheimer's society are there if and when are needed. Thank you.

My great nan was diagnosed with mixed dementia. The beginning of it all began with her having a stroke whilst I was talking to her. I was only 15 at the time but I knew things were going to change. I had a lot of (what I know now as) anticipatory grief. She passed away when I was 17 and as a family we had little support throughout our journey with dementia. Fast forward to now, I'm a Specialist Dementia Nurse working with families affected by dementia. My main role is to educate family carers about dementia and how they can best support their loved one. I like to think that I'm helping families like mine, so that they don't feel like they're alone in this journey. I know she would be very proud of how I've turned my grief into something important

My mum had early on set dementia about 10yrs before I lost her 2 yrs ago when I really needed her so much I got a brain tumour she was my best friend, I’m recovering ❤️‍🩹 from ambiguous grief which is grieving when my mum is still alive therapy has helped me immensely I’m strong and will fund for the most cruel disease 🦠 love you mum 💔❤️‍🩹💔💐