Real stories Creating your own path in life with young-onset Alzheimer’s Chris Green, in Worcestershire, has never let others stop him finding his own way in life. He brings the same spirit to life with dementia. Chris Green, in Worcestershire, has never let others stop him finding his own way in life. He brings the same spirit to life with dementia. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Caring for a parent with dementia when you’re an only child Nupur, in London, has had a steep learning curve since her dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia and wants to share her experiences to help others. Nupur, in London, has had a steep learning curve since her dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia and wants to share her experiences to help others. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories ‘I broadcast about living with dementia to help others’ John Blundell, in the West Midlands, started broadcasting about his dementia diagnosis to dispel myths and make other people feel less alone. John Blundell, in the West Midlands, started broadcasting about his dementia diagnosis to dispel myths and make other people feel less alone. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Open conversations about dementia can help break down the stigma Ellen Turner in Somerset, 68, says more openness and honesty about dementia can help pave the way for better support. Ellen Turner in Somerset, 68, says more openness and honesty about dementia can help pave the way for better support. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Providing dementia day care in home settings The Filo Project supports paid hosts to open their homes to groups of older people with dementia and other conditions. The Filo Project supports paid hosts to open their homes to groups of older people with dementia and other conditions. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Creating a community support hub for people affected by dementia We visit a monthly hub in Nottinghamshire that provides a practical one-stop service for people affected by dementia. We visit a monthly hub in Nottinghamshire that provides a practical one-stop service for people affected by dementia. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Taking each day as it comes after my dementia diagnosis Philip Rogers in north Wales, talks about life before his dementia symptoms and how he stays active and involved since his diagnosis. Philip Rogers in north Wales, talks about life before his dementia symptoms and how he stays active and involved since his diagnosis. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories People affected by dementia try out products designed to help sleeping and waking A group of people with dementia and carers in Hereford look at gadgets for better nighttimes and mornings. A group of people with dementia and carers in Hereford look at gadgets for better nighttimes and mornings. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories ‘Volunteering for Alzheimer’s Society is my reason for life’ Emily Wilson, in County Antrim, talks about her journey into volunteering and receiving an honour for her work. Emily Wilson, in County Antrim, talks about her journey into volunteering and receiving an honour for her work. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Running a café to remember my mum and fundraise for dementia Alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, Diane Harfitt in Cardiff runs a thriving fundraising café. Alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, Diane Harfitt in Cardiff runs a thriving fundraising café. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Every blood sample matters when researching tests for dementia Researchers are looking for a wider range of people to help find which blood tests will transform how dementia is diagnosed. Researchers are looking for a wider range of people to help find which blood tests will transform how dementia is diagnosed. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Delayed discharge from hospital: 'Hospital stays really affected mum' Martin shares his mum's experience of delayed discharges from hospital and the impact it had on her. Martin shares his mum's experience of delayed discharges from hospital and the impact it had on her. ... 29 January 2026 16comments.