Harjit Singh Sagu, in Leeds, says losing his independence since developing Parkinson’s disease dementia has been hard, but poetry remains a strength.

For Terry Byrne, his wife’s dementia has turned their lives upside down. He wants a lot more support for carers, many of whom are at breaking point. 

Since the initiative was first set up in England in 2013, almost 3.9 million people across the UK have become Dementia Friends.

CrossSense has won the £1 million Longitude Prize on Dementia with an AI-powered assistant for smart glasses called Wispy.

Myra, aged 70 with mixed dementia, says people living alone with dementia need more recognition, as their needs can be different.

A new online tool makes it easier for people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment to find clinical trials that they could join.

Since she was diagnosed with dementia, Trish Gracesmith in West Bromwich, who is also blind, has discovered a natural talent for archery.

John Amos, in Hertfordshire, has been involved with all sorts of campaign work with Alzheimer’s Society.

Karen Barber, in Essex, shares her thoughts about life before her dementia symptoms, before diagnosis and since.

A group of people with dementia in Solihull look at two specially designed mobile phones.

Kevin Osbon and his wife Victoria, in Nottinghamshire, walked the Camino Way to celebrate loved ones and raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. 
 

Ian was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017. Along with his wife, Jan, they’ve found support and community through Alzheimer’s Society.