My Forget Me Not is for my mother, Gail.

As Dementia slowly erased her memories, my father faced a question no wedding vow prepares us for: How do you continue loving someone when you become the only one left holding the story of your life together?

For six years, he answered that question one day at a time.

After his death, I opened the journals he left behind. Inside were the private thoughts of a husband watching the woman he loved disappear in plain sight, while wrestling with exhaustion, heartbreak, faith, and a God who sometimes seemed silent.

What I found was not a story about Dementia.

It was a story about a promise.

A promise so powerful that even when memory failed, love did not.

That story became Get In The Boat. And it changed me forever.

I’m supporting the Alzheimer’s Society because at the age of 36 I lost my mother to a combination of dementia and physical deterioration. I had been her main carer from the age of 21 when she was diagnosed to her death 15 years later. At the age of 44 I started with memory loss it took till I was 50 to be diagnosed with mixer dementia Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. So really I’m supporting for both my late mother and myself. Life is cruel but with the Alzheimer’s society there is a glimmer of hope. There work in support, research and influencing is invaluable that’s why I will continue to fundraiser and work as a dementia voice partner for as long as I can.
Love and hope Anita

My Dad was diagnosed with lewy body 2018.
We sadly lost him 2 September 2025. He had been ill for a number of months but never forgot us. He was a larger than life and everyone that knew him would never forget him. The family have a large hole in there life.

Angela

My mom Sandra was diagnosed with mixed dementia 5 years ago. On Wednesday the 10th of June 2026 at 22:44, mom was set free and is now no longer locked inside her mind by this terrible disease. Mom was 79, she dedicated her life to me and my son, they adored and idolised each other in equal measures She battled through every challenge and never gave in. I am so proud to be her daughter and I am content knowing she is now at peace. Love you always mom x

My Mum, Sian, died last month of Alzheimer's. She was diagnosed a decade ago. I want others to know that she was still recognising her family and listening to us right till the end. I also know that is not the case for everyone - either way, it is a painful and cruel a disease that robs us of happy times we would have spent together. Mum, you didn't deserve this to happen to you, and I'm so sorry we could not find a cure in time. You are a shining beacon to me and all those who knew you. We miss you, celebrate you, and love you very deeply xxx

My Beautiful wife Lorraine developed Dementia in April 2021 she Was Only 62 years old 😢 we Were All Devastated To watch Our Beautiful Lady Deteriorate Day By Day. week by week 😢 such a cruel disease. & she Was Sadly Taken From us On 4th February 2025.😢 we All miss & love Her Forever. RIP our Dear Lorraine 💔💔💔💜💜💜

My husband David was diagnosed about four years ago and it's been very upsetting seeing him deteriorate. He still knows our family and some friends, but his memory is almost gone now. I want to help by supporting Alzheimer's Society so that eventually this awful disease can be eridicated and nobody else has to see their loved ones suffering.

My dear mother (Bridget) passed away in 2015 with dementia and some other medical issues at the age of 94. I believe that she was in a pleasant world of her own suffering with this disease. It was very upsetting when she could not always recognise myself and other family members names and who we were. Although, with my mother this was not always the case she knew who we were sometimes. Lets hope with research that one day in the near future that we can beat this terrible disease. My thoughts and prayers are with all families who are dealing with this today.